Were the pilgrims and the puritans (for all intents and purposes) the same people?

Question

If no, why?

Answer 1

"Puritans" wanted to remain as part of the English establishment, working for biblical reform from within. Even as they emigrated to New England, they affirmed their "Englishness" and saw the main purpose of their new colony as being that of a biblical witness, a "city on a hill" which would set an example of biblical righteousness in church and state for Old England and the entire world to see. As deeply committed covenant theologians, they emphasized especially strongly the corporate righteousness of their entire community before God.

"Pilgrims" wanted to achieve "reformation without tarrying," even if it meant separating from their church and their nation. While they continued to think of themselves as English, their emphasis was on their new political identity and spiritual identity. Because of their passionate commitment to the necessity of reformation immediate and without compromise, they emphasized especially strongly individual righteousness before God.

Answer 2

Pilgrims refer to any people travelling on a religious mission. Hence Muslims travelling to Mecca, would be considered "pilgrims".
The original settlers of Plymouth were followers of Rev John Robinson, however were less than a third of the congregation in Leyden Holland. Those that did not go to America were Puritans, but not Pilgrims.
In addition, many of those that were on the Mayflower, and settled in Plymouth were not members of the church, hence they were not on a "religious journey" so they were neither Pilgrims nor Puritans.

Answer 3

No. Pilgrims were a small group of Puritans that left for America. There were plenty of other Puritans that stayed in England.

Answer 4

No. The Puritans were followers of John Calvin and settled north of what is now Boston. The Pilgrims were followers of Martin Luther and founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony. They first landed at Plymouth.

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Answer 5

There would nicely be no case for calling the Puritans separatists. The Puritans needed to reform the Church of england, not break away it. The Pilgrims certainly fled England to get removed from the Church of england and separate themselves from it. The Quakers have been such as the Puritans in that they needed to reform the Church of england of their image. consequently, the Pilgrims are the only Separatist team out of those listed above and your friends have been desirable.

Answer 6

I took ap us history last year if i remember right yes the puritans were pilgrims but not all pilgrims were puritans. does that make sense. it's like a apple is a fruit, but all fruit are not apples.