How Did Religion Change In The Crucible

From God and religious beliefs to political speeches and reform to death, Tuberculosis, and depression. You’re probably wondering why all of these very contrastable things are placed in one sentence as if they were not all controversial at one point and time. Through the years the beliefs of many people have changed and have been a big part in the formation of our country and society,

In the 1600s, the belief that no one outside of God was important and that all laws must cater to all Puritans beliefs. Another belief was that the Devil was very real and was out to corrupt the beautiful, God based homes. During the era of Puritanism a major conflict that arose was witchcraft, better known as the Salem Witch Trials. This time was a time where the court was also strongly based around religion and the Bible. Many people who have been accused of being witches were prosecuted and hung for the ungodly practices they were performing. In one case in particular, the case of Abigail Williams and John Proctor was a case of adultery gone wrong. The speculation of witchcraft in Salem caused many truths to reveal themselves, and in the end, ironically, the people who were innocent were hung to their deaths.

This time was very iconic and it seemed to be the most important time for believers of non - conformity and free thought. During this time the most influential character that shaped the 1700’s was Ben Franklin. He was one of the many popular writers of this time that changed the country for the better. Mr. Franklin the man who helped “refine” American history. Many believed that the time of colonialism that rationalism was an important and the idea of it overruled the religious belief of God. This era consisted of political speeches and newspaper articles that focused more on intellect and knowledge than God and