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 ID: 497547
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Quakers vs. Puritans vs. Pilgrims
Puritans and PilgrimsSlide2
Basic Puritan Beliefs and Characteristics
Calvinism- Predestination decided by omnipotent GodEducation for all
Hard workMaterial success was a sign from God that you could be one of the chosenWanted the Church of England to be organized in line according to scriptureSlide3
Puritan Problems…
Self-Righteousness led to double standard of “sins” for non-believers“City on a hill…the eyes of the people are upon us”
Uneven application of lawsNarrow-mindednessScapegoating- witchcraft trialsTrials led to reform for separation of church and stateNo dancing, musicSlide4
Basic Quaker Beliefs and Characteristics
Direction relationship with GodPractical, not formal educationPacifismNo oaths
MartyrdomMinimalist Belief in equalityOpposition to slaveryTolerantNo formal doctrines, theological statements or ceremonies
Wide, regional movement from EuropeRepentanceSlide5Slide6
Quaker Problems…
No central authorityPacifism led to people taking advantage of them
Native American raids on settlementsNo public institutionsRepressed by PuritansSlide7
Basics Pilgrim Beliefs and Characteristics
Objected to unnecessary or excessive doctrine or theologyMostly came from small community in Nottingham, England
Believed in PredestinationTolerantSlide8
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