Differences Between Puritan And Enlightenment Beliefs

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Throughout history our views have constantly changed. These changes usually clash with other’s beliefs; just like the ideas and beliefs of the Puritan and enlightenment periods. Both of these periods, saw similar and differences in philosophy, religious views, and writing styles. The Puritan and Enlightenment philosophy of a community were similar in both believed that a community came before an individual and everyone should live by a set of laws. “Of Plymouth Plantation” by William Bradford focuses on the importance of community, you might need one another, so it is best to live close together and no one person is better than another. Where the two periods differ is in which laws the community should follow. The Puritans believed religious

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