In 1630, the Massachusetts Bay Colony was established by John Winthrop and the Puritan religion created a conservative culture in New England. The Puritans left their homes for America to exercise religion correctly in their eyes; therefore, it is apparent that religion undeniably impacted their lifestyles and survival. Furthermore, their circadian demeanor was formed by religion and the church. Religion molded the Massachusetts Bay Colony and influenced their societal structure: law, family life, punishments, societal morals, government, economy, and other aspects of their individual daily lives. Religion influenced the Puritan society by establishing a sense of fear amongst the community; early Massachusetts law was based off religion and as a consequence, people were afraid to sin or act in opposition to the church. Therefore, religion constructed a sense of law and order in the Puritan colony.
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John Winthrop stated that, “a family is a little commonwealth and a commonwealth is a great family.” Once a woman married, coverture took place and were expected to obey their husbands, but obedience to Christ came first. Religion also influenced the Puritan society by molding their intolerance of different beliefs, usually found among “defiant women.” Puritan ministers would banish people from the colony deemed contradictory to their religion and lifestyle. Anne Hutchinson, a religious radical and critic of the Puritan ministers, was banished for holding meetings at her home and, according to the ministers, infringing on the fifth commandment and the rule of “Corinthians.” Evidently, religion influenced societal views and laws as well as conceiving punishments for those who acted opposingly, therefore forming
Religion immensely influenced laws that were adhered to out of fear for the punishment faced if …show more content…
John Winthrop stated that, “a family is a little commonwealth and a commonwealth is a great family.” Once a woman married, coverture took place and were expected to obey their husbands, but obedience to Christ came first. Religion also influenced the Puritan society by molding their intolerance of different beliefs, usually found among “defiant women.” Puritan ministers would banish people from the colony deemed contradictory to their religion and lifestyle. Anne Hutchinson, a religious radical and critic of the Puritan ministers, was banished for holding meetings at her home and, according to the ministers, infringing on the fifth commandment and the rule of “Corinthians.” Evidently, religion influenced societal views and laws as well as conceiving punishments for those who acted opposingly, therefore forming