Quakers vs Puritans vs Pilgrims Puritans and Pilgrims

Quakers vs. Puritans vs. Pilgrims Puritans and Pilgrims

Basic Puritan and Characteristics • Calvinism- Predestination decided by omnipotent God • Education for all • Hard work – Material success was a sign from God that you could be one of the chosen • Wanted the Church of England to be organized in line according to scripture Beliefs

Puritan Problems… • Self-Righteousness led to double standard of “sins” for nonbelievers – “City on a hill…the eyes of the people are upon us” • Uneven application of laws • Narrow-mindedness • Scapegoating- witchcraft trials – Trials led to reform for separation of church and state • No dancing, music

• • • Basic Quaker and Characteristics Beliefs Direction relationship with God Practical, not formal education Pacifism No oaths Martyrdom Minimalist Belief in equality Opposition to slavery Tolerant No formal doctrines, theological statements or ceremonies Wide, regional movement from Europe Repentance

Quaker Problems… • No central authority • Pacifism led to people taking advantage of them – Native American raids on settlements • No public institutions • Repressed by Puritans

Basics Pilgrim Beliefs and Characteristics • • Objected to unnecessary or excessive doctrine or theology Mostly came from small community in Nottingham, England Believed in Predestination Tolerant

Name: __________________ Date: __________ Period: _____ Puritans Quakers Separatists (Pilgrims)