Puritanism: Influence on American Society
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In New England's Puritan Federation, about 35 churches were formed by 1640. New England's Puritans maintained a distinction between Calvinist between their voters and damnities in their church theory. Ministers have great political influence and the civil government has great control over the affair of the church. The Cambridge Platform (1648) expresses Puritan's position on church government and discipline issues. For Puritans, the born person is completely guilty and can achieve good results only through rigorous and constant training. It is considered a religious duty to work hard. And we focus on continuous self-inspection and self discipline. While the Sabbath, prostitutes, adultery, alcoholism, play opportunities, and participation in theater are all criminal offenses, the severity of the early Puritan Code of Conduct is often exaggerated.
By adopting the Midway Treaty in 1662, most people who have not been born have increased the possibility of being members of Massachusetts' church. The expansion of New England and the start of border resolution weaken the civilian power and these solutions are filled with witty, secular and colonial efforts to adapt to difficult situations. In Massachusetts in 1692, the new charter showed a shift from theocracy to politically secular states; the voting rights were deprived of religious qualification.
From 17 o'clock Puritan disappeared basically as a political entity, but the attitude and morality of Puritan continued to influence American society. They captured the qualities of economic success - independence, thrift, industry, and energy - and influenced modern social and economic life through them. Their interest in education is important for the development of the United States, and the democratic church government's idea is incorporated into the political life of the country and it is a source of modern democracy. In the famous New England Puritans are Thomas Hooker, John Cotton, Roger Williams, Ink Race Mather, Cotton Mather.
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Puritan played an important role in American history, but since the 17th century it did not affect American society. Puritan came to the New World to seek religious tolerance which is a well-known basic human right in America, but they refused to accept those who did not agree with the faith. Puritan did not create a form of democracy that is used today by the US government. Our government system is derived from British institutions. Finally, the moral code that many Americans obey today derives from the Baptist church, faith, and presbyterian faith, not Puritan faith.
Puritan's values that influence American society on a positive side and negative side continue to influence our country today. The concept of government restrictions in the United States derives from the Puritan community. Puritan believed that no one, or a group of people should trust the government. Puritan emphasized that education was connected to the American school system and was taught by everyone to read, write and enumerate. Finally, many Americans adopted Puritan's integrity, responsibility, diligence, and self-discipline ethics.
From 17 o'clock Puritan disappeared basically as a political entity, but the attitude and morality of Puritan continued to influence American society. They captured the qualities of economic success - independence, thrift, industry, and energy - and influenced modern social and economic life through them. Their interest in education is important for the development of the United States, and the democratic church government's idea is incorporated into the political life of the country and it is a source of modern democracy. In the famous New England Puritans are Thomas Hooker, John Cotton, Roger Williams, Ink Race Mather, Cotton Mather.