1. PURITANISM BY: AMBER NISMA MAYA AUSTIN

2. WHO ARE THE PURITANS? Didn’t like the church of England. Wanted spiritual reform. John Calvin led revolves against England church. Gave rise to Protestantism

3. WHY ARE THEY DIFFERENT? They believe the Bible is God’s true law They were extremely strict with religious practices and beliefs Their beliefs became laws and customs

4. WHY ARE THEY HERE? Came to get away from the persecution in the parliament in England.

5. WHAT ARE THEIR GOALS? Purify the church Create the society that everyone is responsible to God Examples include: Constantly working to be good to be chosen for the next life Either go to heaven or hell Wealthy were blessed by God If guide lines are not met strict disapproval and discipline

6. HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT SABBATH DAY? Known as the Lord’s day It’s a time to worship Even have songs of praise

7. PURITAN LIFE Encouraged by bible to create literature and poetry Focused on children education To honor God have to prosper for success Wanted conversion not repression

8. ACTIVITIES Not allowed to read elegant well formed scriptures Could only read allowed literature Children had to be intelligent Could only worship certain ways

9. TOLENRANCE They banished any non puritan people from the society or forced them to conform to the religion No tolerance policy