The pillars of puritan beliefs

The Puritans were a group of religious reformers who emerged within the Church of England during the middle of the sixteenth century. (Encyclopedia Britannica, 304-308). They shared a Calvinist theology and criticisms of the Anglican Church and English society and government. These people were called Puritans because they attempted to purify the Protestant church. (Morgan, 2-6). This religious group believed in something known as the ‘Doctrine of Elect’, they saw themselves as a chosen people, hinted in Romans 8:28-30, and 9:6-24.They believed that the government should be operated according to the bible. Their beliefs came from the teachings of religious reformers such as John Calvin. They emphasized bible reading, prayer, and preaching; stressing grace, devotion, and self-examination to achieve religious virtue. They opposed political and religious policies of the rulers of England and finding it impossible to reform the Church of England they, lather on, took off to settle in ...