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Origins  Originally a zealous sect of English Protestantism  Most apparent during the 16 th and 17 th centuries.  Though many efforts were put for in attempt to change the church of England, the Protestants failed to force their views on England.  Once they realized their efforts of change were futile, they began migrating to other countries, such as the Netherlands, and the New World.

Beliefs  Believed that it was the governments duty to protect the will of God and punish non- believers and sinners.  The Puritans followed the Bible word for word, however personal interpretation of what was read was also an important pennant of Puritanism.  Adultery, witchcraft, and heresy were some of the most grievous sins in Puritan society that held the consequence of death.

Interesting Facts  The Puritans loaded more beer than water onto the Mayflower before they cast off for the New World  Puritans outlawed celebrating Christmas in the 1690s because it wasted too much time.  They painted their homes multiple colors.  The Puritans were behind the various witch hunts, and trials known today. The most famous of which was held in Salem, Massachusetts in  In Puritan times, to be born on a Sunday was interpreted as a sign of great sin.  They permitted no divorce except for abandonment although they would allow an annulment because of infertility.  While the Puritans appeared to take a loose position on premarital sex, they severely punished adultery and they executed homosexuals.

Works cited  "Puritans to Prohibition." WWW2 Webserver. June-July Web. 08 Mar  Md, Gavin Finley. "PURITAN HISTORY, PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE." The End-Time Pilgrim. Mar.-Apr Web. 08 Mar