A Podcast All About Christianity
The idea that Christmas has always been a universally beloved Christian holiday is a modern assumption. In seventeenth-century England and colonial New England, Christmas became the focus of intense religious and cultural conflict. For the Puritans, Christmas was not merely an innocent celebration but a symbol of theological error, moral excess, and unwanted continuity with … Read More “The Puritan War on Christmas” »
The story of how some Puritans evolved into Unitarians is one of the most fascinating transformations in religious history. What began as a movement seeking to purify the Church of England of Catholic influences eventually gave rise to one of the most liberal and rational forms of Christianity. This journey—from the rigid orthodoxy of Puritanism … Read More “From Puritans to Unitarians: The Evolution of a Radical Faith” »
Today when people speak of Puritanism, they often use it in a pejorative way meaning a harsh religious system. However, the Puritans have a rich heritage that has and continues to bless the Christian church. While there may have been some abuses within Puritanism, the same can be said about every religious movement. It is … Read More “Overview of Puritanism” »
