SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE PURITANS
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They were the chief growers of the region
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They became in charge of the functioning of the commun
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These people were elected into the government
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People who openly practiced religion
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Detailed explanation-1: -They were believed to be men and women of “heroic virtue” who after their deaths held a privileged place with God in heaven. Because of this, saints were considered to be spiritual guides and mentors, who would add their prayers in heaven to those offered by Christians still living in the material world.
Detailed explanation-2: -The saints represented an important resource for the medieval Christian on the pilgrimage of life. Their lives were full of examples of resistance to temptation and evil, and heroic faith and virtue which could teach, encourage and inspire.
Detailed explanation-3: -Besides what the saints can do for us by their prayers, the very practice of venerating the saints does great good for those who are devoted to the saints. By practicing love of the saints we strengthen the unity of the entire Body of Christ in the Spirit. This in turn brings us all closer to Christ.
Detailed explanation-4: -In Roman Catholicism and certain other Christian faith traditions, a saint is a holy person who is known for his or her “heroic sanctity” and who is thought to be in heaven.