The Benefits Of Puritan Society

“What is objectionable, what is dangerous about extremists, is not that they are extreme, but that they are intolerant. The evil is not what they say about their cause, but what they say about their opponents.” -Robert F. Kennedy. Puritan societies are a prime example of the traits of extremism as Puritan societies not only have zero tolerance of others who do not share their same religion but they also have distrust within their own communities due to accumulated anxiety of not knowing whether their efforts have an effect in their lifestyle. Looking to history for examples to run a community, groups are trying to implement the Puritan society to implement the benefits such as: A hard work ethic, dedication, loyalty, and an hierarchy that each

The introduction of a predestined afterlife played a huge factor in the debilitation of their societies.Huge believers of Puritan teachings must’ve been frightened when they were taught that they were either destined for eternal life or damnation. This agonizing feeling haunted members Some may argue that this element of Puritan society lead to the birth of capitalism: therefore it was beneficial, however it was this anxious desire for an answer every moment of their lives that lead to the conceivement of this groundbreaking system.Puritans had their doubts towards other capital markets before, but the pressure applied within their societies lead them to retreat from their ways and began to embrace capitalism. Uncertainty was present in the lives of Puritan individuals which lead them to accomplish tasks that any normal person wouldn’t be able to

Due to this commonly held belief, Puritan society does not have a chance to grow and prosper as a community. All opportunities of growth are severely limited due to their held belief that improvement to make life easier is sinful and punishable.In contrast if the community cuts off ties with the external world they also avoid all problems from the external world which will allow focus to the community and free will to do whatever the community wishes to do.However, the ability to focus all resources on the community were not performed as even the own community secluded themselves from their own members and all work the members performed were to supply themselves for their own family, while there were vendors of many items it was not entirely common.Generally the idea of secluding themselves led to depression and anxiety within the community, however, along with conformity comes extremism which is the ultimate nail in the coffin which ultimately determines the fate