Comparing The Pilgrims And The Scrooby Separatists
In our country's repetitive history it is evident that there has been disputes, both large and small. There have been leaders influencing how society behaves when interacting with new and strange cultures since the beginning of time. If the Puritans and Pilgrims were to come and live in today’s society, there would be a shocking difference in our mannerisms, religious ideals, and our common viewpoints. Going from a life within the confines of a early American settlement to the fast paced, consumer world that live in today would be a shock unto itself. With the ever changing dynamics between political and social groups in America, the pilgrims and puritans would take interest in those that set examples for the entirety of our society. For example,
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Both the Pilgrims and the Puritans trust in God’s providence, meaning that what God wants to happen will indeed happen, but, as the two groups made opposing decisions, they executed their new lifestyles much differently. The Puritan’s journey to “purify” the Church of England entailed the immigration of the group from England to America but never separating in faith from the church. Their goal is easily comparable to that of the Scrooby Separatists, as they both sought a land of religious opportunity and freedom, however, the Puritans also strived to set a strong religious example for those who remained in England and were still committed to the church. Puritans never enabled the thoughts of others to persuade them, and living in present day America, these die-hard believers would not allow themselves to fall short of their well-known principles. Their lives would not differ much in the sense of religious practice, as the Puritans depend on the gifts from God in everyday life. In opposition of the Puritans, the Pilgrims wanted nothing to do with the Church of England, and quickly separated, hence their “Separatist” title. Pilgrims still revolve around the similar idea of the gift of God’s grace, and unfortunately were quite often put in the situation where all they could look forward to is their next prayer. In these times of need, Bradford asks, “What could now sustain them but the spirit God and His Grace?” (Bradford, 61) Their idea of constant faith in the justness of God would set them apart in our present society, furthering their point of living through their values of God and his sovereignty. Although the groups were divided by their religious choices, both the Pilgrims and Puritans would live boldly among our population, zealously displaying an enviable lifestyle valuing
Both the Pilgrims and the Puritans trust in God’s providence, meaning that what God wants to happen will indeed happen, but, as the two groups made opposing decisions, they executed their new lifestyles much differently. The Puritan’s journey to “purify” the Church of England entailed the immigration of the group from England to America but never separating in faith from the church. Their goal is easily comparable to that of the Scrooby Separatists, as they both sought a land of religious opportunity and freedom, however, the Puritans also strived to set a strong religious example for those who remained in England and were still committed to the church. Puritans never enabled the thoughts of others to persuade them, and living in present day America, these die-hard believers would not allow themselves to fall short of their well-known principles. Their lives would not differ much in the sense of religious practice, as the Puritans depend on the gifts from God in everyday life. In opposition of the Puritans, the Pilgrims wanted nothing to do with the Church of England, and quickly separated, hence their “Separatist” title. Pilgrims still revolve around the similar idea of the gift of God’s grace, and unfortunately were quite often put in the situation where all they could look forward to is their next prayer. In these times of need, Bradford asks, “What could now sustain them but the spirit God and His Grace?” (Bradford, 61) Their idea of constant faith in the justness of God would set them apart in our present society, furthering their point of living through their values of God and his sovereignty. Although the groups were divided by their religious choices, both the Pilgrims and Puritans would live boldly among our population, zealously displaying an enviable lifestyle valuing