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Pietism is the term defined by this use of "puritan in the original post
and denotes a religious group where pietism was a clear core belief. . It
derives from the ideas of john calvin and the puritans were a radical
expression of it. It has been said the puritans came to america for
freedom of religion, one freedom of which was to force others to do same.
>Maybe they teach a different version of what the term "Puritan ethic" is in
>Texas but I was taught and understand that it means or focuses on a belief
>in religious duty, work (hence the term "work ethic"), conscience, and
>self-restraint, etc. It also has a secondary meaning that has to do with
>being financially capable as an individual. What that has to do with beer
>and pajamas, I have no idea.
and denotes a religious group where pietism was a clear core belief. . It
derives from the ideas of john calvin and the puritans were a radical
expression of it. It has been said the puritans came to america for
freedom of religion, one freedom of which was to force others to do same.
>Maybe they teach a different version of what the term "Puritan ethic" is in
>Texas but I was taught and understand that it means or focuses on a belief
>in religious duty, work (hence the term "work ethic"), conscience, and
>self-restraint, etc. It also has a secondary meaning that has to do with
>being financially capable as an individual. What that has to do with beer
>and pajamas, I have no idea.