The Puritan's Beliefs on Self Reliance

Puritan's belief in self-reliance is whether we are. That is a problem. Whether modern Americans have the same values ​​and ethics as the Puritans of the 1600s. Some people will say so, some people say no. This article will show two aspects of the discussion. It will discuss whether we share value of independence and honesty with valuable Puritans. In this article we discuss the importance of families and families to Puritans and compare them to today's standards.

As we all know, individualism is the heart of American values. It is deeply rooted in early American Puritanism. Today, the value of individualism has penetrated every corner of the American society. It focuses on independence, privacy and mutual respect. As a product of religious reform, Puritanism maintained a tradition of anti-authority and formed strong self-consciousness. First, the concept of Puritan's 'principle of faith' brought about the denial of the authority of the Pope and bridged the gap between God and man. In other words, all Christians can communicate directly with God by believing in him, and everyone can become their pastor. Therefore Christian thoughts are released from the strict Roman Catholic church. In this sense, personal values ​​are emphasized and my soul becomes more free and independent.

Since the 17th century, Puritan disappeared basically as a political entity, but the attitude and morality of Puritan continued to influence American society. Their strengths are in economic success - independence, frugality, industry and energy - and they influence modern social and economic life through them. (Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th Edition, 2007: 39583) Their interest in education is important for the development of the United Nations The core principle of Puritanism, as the Bible shows, is the highest authority of God in human relationships in the church is. Therefore, they seek the consistency of the Bible teachings of individuals and companies, pursue moral purity and the purity of the church. The belief in fate distinguishes Puritans from other Christians.

Some beliefs distinguish Puritans from other Christians. One is their belief in fate. Puritan believed that faith in Jesus and participation in the sacrament can not influence himself alone, and because he is a privilege of God, he can not choose salvation. All the features to be saved are determined by the sovereignty of God, including the choice of people to be saved and those who receive the charming grace of God. Puritan distinguishes between the gift of God for 'justification' or elections and the so-called 'sanctification' after personal relief, according to the American English literature 'sanctification is evidence of salvation It does not cause it "(434)