What Is The Difference Between Anne Hutchinson's Beliefs And Beliefs

1. John Smith valued individual initiative and commitment as a means to success (Franklin A: 81). In his earlier days smith’s sense of commitment could be seen through his military experiences in warfare. He was very willing to use force and his military background and temperament seemed well suited for these ventures. His many explorations in Virginia made him the most knowledgeable of the settlers (A: 82)
Smith’s view of Native Americans was unpredictable and sometimes volatile. He had numerous encounters with the Native Americans, some of which were violent in nature. He also befriended some Native Americans, offering items such as beads, copper and hatchets in trade for food for his people (Smith A: 85). Smith believed that the region had
His flowery and at times lighthearted writing was fun to read.
4. Morton’s writing does have some humor in it as he tries to make light of situations and at the same time prove a point. His colorful descriptions of historical events along with the rhyming scheme of his poems tend to produce writing that could be classified as funny.
5. Anne Hutchinson’s view did gel with most of the religious beliefs and behaviors of the Puritans except with respect to the Holy Spirit. She believed that the “Holy Ghost” was within people who were chosen for salvation (Winthrop A: 179). In an article by Francis Bremer in
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, it is noted that Hutchinson believed she was directly inspired by the Holy Spirit. Additionally, she believed that the Puritans were placing too much emphasis on the behavior of an individual (Bremer). She continued to host religious meetings at her home and was accused of claiming that the clergy were preaching false truths (Winthrop A:
Anne Hutchinson believed that the leaders of the Massachusetts Colony had lost their way. They had left England to achieve freedom from the Church of England who prevented them from practicing their faith in the way they wanted. She believed that she was inspired by the Holy Spirit. Winthrop talk of this as one of her dangerous errors: “That the person of the Holy Ghost dwells in a justified persons” (Winthrop A; 179). Anne Hutchinson did not believe as Winthrop and the others, that behavior or good works were a sign of favor with God. Winthrop was concerned that too many people were gathering to listen to Hutchinson speak and that she was taking on a leadership role that would undermine the ministers. This would eventually threaten both civil and religious law.
7. Roger Williams’ opinions and beliefs were considered dangerous by John Winthrop. Williams took four extreme positions that undermined the theocracy of the Massachusetts Bay Colony governed by Winthrop (Franklin A: 193). Williams believed that the land belonged to the Natives; therefore, King Charles could not give a land title for something that did not belong to him. He also believed that people who were not “born again” or unregenerate should not be required to pray or swear oaths in court (Franklin A: 193). Additionally, Williams wanted no part of the Church of England and he stated that civil authority only could deal with civil