In all fairness re the Salem Witch Trials. It was also Puritans who put an end to the trials because some prominent clergy of the day saw the accusations as nonsense that defamed godly people and had no warrant under Scripture.
I am Catholic but think that Puritans are very misunderstood and have an undeserved reputation for being sour faced zealots who saw the devil under every bed.
Don’t disagree, lastchance. Misunderstanding and sterotyping has caused much grief. Especially looking back with the eyes of a 21st century mentality.
Sorry to leave and jump back in again - saw this great article, that is so timely for Christian debates - especially on threads like this.
Five Words That Could Save the Church
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/05/31/words-save-church/
Sorry to leave and jump back in again - saw this great article, that is so timely for Christian debates - especially on threads like this.
Five Words That Could Save the Church
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/05/31/words-save-church/