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The Puritans. Who Were the Puritans?. A group who wanted to reform the Anglican church. They wanted no separation from church and state. Puritan Society. Theocracy – A government that is controlled by the church, or run by religion. Patriarchy – A society in which men hold all the power.
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Who Were the Puritans? • A group who wanted to reform the Anglican church. • They wanted no separation from church and state.
Puritan Society • Theocracy – A government that is controlled by the church, or run by religion. • Patriarchy – A society in which men hold all the power.
Who Were the Puritans? • Had spiritual vision to build a "city upon a hill" as a sign for God’s will for all. • They wanted to create a “New Jerusalem.”
Problems with the Puritans • They did not believe in religious tolerance. • Could not tolerate those who disagreed.
How the Puritans Dealt with Problems • Roger Williams believed they stole the land from Indians – They banished him. • Anne Hutchinson believed that you could know God without the help of ministers or the Bible – They banished her. • They would not tolerate people who disagreed with them.
What is the difference between Puritans and Pilgrims? • "Puritans" wanted to remain as part of the England, working for biblical reform from within. • As they moved to New England, they affirmed their "Englishness" and saw the main purpose of their new colony as being that of a biblical witness, a "city on a hill" which would set an example of biblical righteousness in church and state for Old England and the entire world to see. • They strongly emphasized the corporate righteousness of their entire community before God.
What is the difference between Puritans and Pilgrims? • "Pilgrims" wanted to achieve church reform even if it meant separating from their church and their nation. • While they continued to think of themselves as English, their emphasis was on their new political identity and spiritual identity. • Because of their passionate commitment to the necessity of reformation immediate and without compromise, they emphasized especially strongly individualrighteousness before God.
Salem Witch Trials • Unlike the Pilgrims, the Puritans did not make peace with the Native Americans. • They were very superstitious. • The believed the Devil walked among them.
Salem Witch Trials • Cotton Mather's Memorable Providences, Relating to Witchcrafts and Possessions (1689), helped generate an unbalanced fascination with witchcraft. • The Puritans believed in witches and spirits.
Salem Witch Trials • It was easy for the Puritans to believe what was happening during the Salem Witch Trials was logical and real. • However, after the initial trials it became apparent to many that the justice system was being perverted for others’ gain.