Insights into the Puritans: Beliefs, Practices, and Goals
The Puritans were a group in England seeking religious and moral reforms by adhering strictly to the Bible and stripping away Roman Catholic practices. Persecuted for their beliefs, they crossed the Atlantic to practice freely. Their goals included purifying the English church, creating a utopian society, and inspiring European reformation. The Puritans emphasized the Sabbath day and focused on Christian religion as a central part of their lives, avoiding certain recreational activities deemed unacceptable.
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Puritans By: Noah Schmidt, Dalton Greenwell, Gurjit Gill, and Malliyah Early
Who were the Puritans? The puritans were a group of people who grew discontent in the church of England and worked towards religious, moral and reforms.
What distinguished their faith from others of their time period? They believed the Bible was God s true law. The Bible provided a plan for living. They stripped away the traditional trappings and formalities of Christianity which had been slowly building throughout the previous 1500 years. There was an attempt to purify the church and their own lives.
Why did they cross the Atlantic Ocean? They were persecuted in England for their beliefs. They came across the Atlantic Ocean in order to practice their religion without any interference.
What were their goals? Their goal was to purify the English church by removing all traces of roman Catholicism in doctrine and ceremony. One of the early goals was utopian- the idea was to build a more perfect society that could be a model that inspired the reformation of European societies.
Give several examples of typical puritan beliefs. English reformation has not gone far enough. The church of England was still tolerating too many practices that were dissociated with the church of the Rome.
How did the Puritans feel about the Sabbath day? They believed that the Sabbath day was a Lord s day where you dedicated that day to God
What were the focal points of Puritan Life? Religion. They didn t practice nothing but Christian religion.
What sort of activities were and were not acceptable to the puritans as recreations? Hard work and being faithful Not allowed to celebrate Required to read the Bible which showed their religious discipline
How tolerant were the puritans of those who differed from their norms? They were not very tolerant and would meet difference with strict disapproval and discipline.
