Religouis Freedom in the New World
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How have the Puritans and Quakers interacted with with local Native Americans?
The Quakers did interact with the Native Americans but most of these interactions were peaceful because of their ideals of Pacifism. The Quakers (unlike many other colonists) didn’t think too badly about the Natives. Because they believed in tolerance, The Quakers usually did not try to convert the Native Americans to Christianity. The Quakers seemed to respect the beliefs of the Native Americans. Quaker missionary John Woolman even said: “In mine own eyes I appeared inferior to many amongst the Indian
The Puritans
"Puritans became noted in the 17th century for a spirit of moral and religious earnestness that informed their whole way of life, and they sought through church reform to make their lifestyle the pattern for the whole nation."
Quakers
The Quakers were a group of Christians that were persecuted by the Puritans and the Separatists. They were rather liberal (for the time) and believed in equality, freedom of religion, and tolerance. One major Quaker, William Penn, founded the Pennsylvania Colony using the money granted to him by King Charles II. His mission was to created a religious refuge where everybody could practice whatever religion they wished.