Puritan beliefs refer to the religious and social principles held by a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries. They emphasized strict moral codes, predestination, simplicity, and hard work.
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Predestination: The belief that an individual's fate is determined by God before they are born.
Simplicity: The idea of living a plain and humble life without unnecessary luxuries or distractions.
Hard work: The value placed on diligent effort and productivity as a means of pleasing God.