WITH LOVE FROM EBAUMS{{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Puritan |subtopics = ... |opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |}} The historical term "puritan" is used to refer to movement of English [[Protestants]] that were seeking further reforms and separation from the established church following the [[Reformation]] in England in the 16th and 17th century. Today, the word puritan is sometimes used in a derogeratory sense to suggest someone is overwhelmed with a legalistic and rule-oriented religious mindset that kills joy and happiness. {{stub}} ==Quotes== ==Links== * [http://www.wsu.edu/~campbelld/amlit/purdef.htm Puritanism in New England]* [http://www.endtimepilgrim.org/puritans.htm Puritan History; Past, Present, and Future]* [http://www.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/puritans.html ''Puritans''] by Kay Kizer {{returnto}} [[Chrch history]]