The Puritan Dilemma In the earlier American years, there was the existences of a great deal of politically and religious turmoil in England. There was the desire of escaping and going to places where they are free to congregate by their philosophies in which they have faith. John Winthrop saw America as a country in which they could not have any interference from the government. Winthrop sees America as a paradise and a place for religious freedom. Winthrop believes that the church in England is corrupt and requires purification to become more pleasant to God. Winthrop finally moved to the US and settled in Massachusetts. Winthrop’s migration is helpful in the determination of his views on the relationship between the government and religion in an ideal society. He was involved in the formation of a …show more content…
Anne was spending much time with women she was treating and as a result, they would end up talking about spiritual matters. Her religious views were in a way magnetic thus attracting many people even men to listening to her religious views. Hutchison was becoming more popular, and this in John Winthrop’s view was a threat to the church authorities, and thus there was a need to stop her. A small gathering was legal at this time, but a crowd listening to a religious leader outside the church was an unlawful act. Anne’s arrest was because of her ministries with the accusation of slander towards the churches and interference with peace, there were several accusations against Anne, some claiming she was a witch. Anne’s crime was only being a woman who has religious opinions which were differing from Winthrop’s (Eberle 399). The banishment of Anne from Massachusetts made the people has shared religious beliefs and thus was unified. Banishing Anne was, however, a loss since the community lost a midwife and someone who would fight for the rights of