PPT-Religion and the Quakers

The official religion of England in the 1600s was the Church of England However some people wanted to join other Christian churches such as the Puritans and the Quakers These other churches were considered illegal and people could be put in jail for joining them . By: Carter and Zach. Puritans. Were wanting to “purify” the church of England. Faced persecution . Separated from the church of England. Worshiped God in meeting houses. Disliked Quakers. Quakers. Puritans and Pilgrims. Basic Puritan Beliefs and Characteristics. Calvinism- Predestination decided by omnipotent God. Education for all. Hard work. Material success was a sign from God that you could be one of the chosen. http://trilogy.haverford.edu/speccoll/quakersandslavery/commentary/organizations/underground_railroad.php Quakers and the Underground Railroad: Myths and Realities By Christopher Densmore Curator, Who are the Quakers?. Why were they important in the 17. th. & 18. th. Centuries?. Where did Quaker worship originate?. The official name of the Quakers in the Religious society of Friends.. It began in the 1650’s as a breakaway movement.. Presented by: . shelby. . renae. . hohler. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. By: Mark Twain. Introduction. Huckleberry Finn, a boy of a lower social class who is troubled by society, tries to understand religion. In the novel, not only are characters telling him that praying will answer his wishes but, he sometimes believes that hell is more appealing than heaven. . Colonial America: 1587-1770. England Seizes the Dutch Colonies. 1497- John Cabot claims all land b/t Newfoundland and Florida for England. 1664- King Charles II gave brother James (Duke of York) a grant w/ New Netherland in it!. 1660 is a year of political and religious turmoil in England. The monarchy has been re-established after the execution of Charles I and the . Interregnum . – when Oliver Cromwell ruled the nation.. New York, New Jersey, Delaware Dutch. 1634: Maryland Catholics. 1681: Pennsylvania Quakers (pacifists, egalitarians). All become heterogeneous very quickly. See . p. . 55 for traits. New York. Settling the Middle . Early Voices. Many Friends (Quakers) purchased and traded slaves. This created a conflict between their property rights (own slaves) and their religious beliefs. NY Friends. New York Quakers did not own a large number of slaves. Everything You Need To Know About Religion In The British Colonies To Succeed In APUSH. Puritans and Separatists. Puritans:. Were Calvinists. Wanted to Purify the English (Anglican Church) of ALL Catholic rituals. DO NOW: Read Introduction. Shinto is one of the two major religions in Japan.  The other is Buddhism.  Shinto began in the prehistoric period.  Shinto stresses an appreciation for the beauties of nature.  The earth, sky, sea, sun, moon, and the stars are worshipped as gods.  The sun is worshipped as the goddess Amaterasu, ancestress of the Japanese emperors.  The moon is the male god, while Mount Fuji is the mountain goddess.  Shinto festivals are held throughout the year, especially at the change of seasons in spring and fall. Many centuries later, Buddhism was introduced to Japan.  Buddhism and Shinto are quite different in their beliefs.. Religion plays a significant role in the lives of . Americans. High for industrialized nations but somewhat less than poor nations. Gallup. Secularization. Sociologists have often argued that the role of religion is in long-term decline within advanced capitalist nations. WHO? English, Persecuted Christians, Merchants, Shipping, a few Slaves and Indentured Servants.. Pilgrims, Puritans. SUBSISTENCE? Subsistence farms, fishermen, ship builders, merchants. TRADITIONAL PURITAIN DRESS. Religion. A set of beliefs . an explanation of the origins and purpose of humans and their role on earth. existence of a higher power, spirits or god. Which involves rituals, festivals, rites of passage and space (religious landscapes).