Asked by Jonathan Christian on May 19, 2024
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Religious toleration violated the Puritan understanding of moral liberty.
Religious Toleration
The tolerance and endorsement of a variety of religious convictions and rituals without subjecting them to persecution.
Moral Liberty
The freedom to act in accordance with one's ethical beliefs and conscience, often discussed in philosophical and religious contexts.
Puritan
Members of a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to "purify" the Church of England from its "Catholic" practices.
- Understand the religious foundations of Puritan convictions and their perspectives on the Church of England.
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Fadil YacoubouMay 23, 2024
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True
Explanation :
Puritans believed that their religious beliefs and practices were the only true path to salvation, and therefore, the promotion of other religious beliefs was seen as a violation of moral liberty. They believed that toleration of other religions would lead to the corruption of society and the endangerment of their own salvation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the religious foundations of Puritan convictions and their perspectives on the Church of England.