Question

Why did Puritans feel a lack of guilt for their harsh punishments for broken rules? A. Followed Old Testament teachings B. Only for women who were subservient in Puritan society C. Believed they could replace God's judgment D. Their belief in predestination

Answer 1

Puritans felt a lack of guilt for their harsh punishments for broken rules because of they followed "Old Testament teachings" (A).

Step-by-step explanation:

The punishment imposed by the puritans is found in the bible's old testament. This was before the coming of Jesus Christ. It is due to this that the puritans developed justification for their unworthy actions that they did in the past. The puritans had different religious groups who had created a theology of the common criticism. The puritans also wanted to purge all churches of the Roman Catholic’s ruling hierarchies of cardinals and bishops. They, therefore, conducted ceremonies that involved the clergy with repeated prayers and liturgy.

Answer 2

A. Followed Old Testament teachings

Step-by-step explanation:

The punishment that imposed by the puritans can be found in the old testament bible (before Jesus Christ come into picture). This make those puritans have some sort of justification for the terrible actions that they've done. Despite the harsh punishments that they give to people, they feel lack of guilt since in their mind they believe that they are doing God's will,