Protestant is a general term for Christian groups that ''protested'' the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th and 17th century. It began with the ''reformation'' of Martin Luther in 1517 when he posted his ''95 theses'' on the church door.
'Puritan' refers to English Christians who believed that the ''English Reformation'' begun when King Henry VIII separated from the Catholic church to form the Anglican church (church of England)
They believed its church teachings and rituals needed further changes. They believed they should 'purify' it from within.
'Puritan' refers to English Christians who believed that the ''English Reformation'' begun when King Henry VIII separated from the Catholic church to form the Anglican church (church of England)
They believed its church teachings and rituals needed further changes. They believed they should 'purify' it from within.
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