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'''4. True or false: the Puritans came to America in order to separate church from state (government). Explain.'''  

'''4. True or false: the Puritans came to America in order to separate church from state (government). Explain.'''  

The Puritans did not even want to break away from the Church of England, let alone separate church from state.  The Puritans created a theocracy and practiced religious bigotry much the same as England did.  The only difference was the religion being practiced.

The Puritans did not even want to break away from the Church of England, let alone separate church from state.  The Puritans created a theocracy and practiced religious bigotry much the same as England did.  The only difference was the religion being practiced. It is true that they sought religious freedom, but they did not seek religious ''plurality'', i.e. freedom for ''all'' religions. Therefore, there was no separation of church and state.

The Puritans required the members of their government to agree with their religion.  They also often expelled or even executed non-Puritans.  The church and the state were almost one in the same in the Puritan colonies.

The Puritans required the members of their government to agree with their religion.  They also often expelled or even executed non-Puritans.  The church and the state were almost one in the same in the Puritan colonies.