Values & Beliefs
What did the puritans believe about the devil?
They believed that the devil was evil in nature and would attack people through their souls.
Who was expected to perform what kind of jobs around the house? (Men & Women)
Women perform household chores (ex: Cooking and cleaning), Men worked with the farm and livestock.
For what reason did the Puritaisn move their religious practice to America?
To practice religious freedom away from persecution from the current church which they wanted to purify.
What were some of the things puritans believe they shouldn't do?
Gambling, adultery, public displays of affection, dancing, theater, smoking, absence of going to church were considered wrong.
What kind of houses did the Puritans live in?
They lived in one-roomed houses with a fireplace built in the center.
What was the name of the church that the Puritans believed didn't purify itself from Catholic influences and was wrong to follow?
What is the Anglican Church of England.
What were the puritan's values?
They valued deprivement, covenant, limited atonement, perseverance, irresistible grace, and predestination.
What was expected of children?
Children were expected to help around the house and assist with the farming and garden.
Were the puritans allowed to miss church, and if so how long?
Church attendance was mandatory and those who would miss often would be punished.
What was predestination?
A Christan theology that only a few will be chosen by God to be allowed salvation.
How did the puritans dress?
How long were the puritan sermons and prayers?
Sermons would last for 2 hours and prayers would go over an hour.