Why Did Religon Affect the colonies and colonal Life?

Answer 1

The town church was the center of social life. Weddings and funerals were major events.
Church congregations worked together for economic projects and protection against invasion.
Churches set a moral tone. Some emphasized hard work and tithing. Others personal morality and reflection.
The church was usually the finest and largest building in town and required contributions. The minister worked part-time but might get a salary.
The church also served as a place to pass news and bulletins.
Each colony had a different religious bent and some were much stricter than others.

Answer 2

Many of those who left Britian to form colonies elsewhere were fleeing religious persecution. Which groups left depended on which religious group was favoured by the political authorities of the day. In some cases, the colony so formed then choose to be exlusive of any other religious practice. Other colonies, however, were open to anyone who wished to join, regardless of their personal religious choices. During this colonizing period, however, Britian was also exclusively "Christian".
The other factor was that no society at that time was "secular" as we know it today. Religious practice was considered a civic "duty" and the welfare of the state -- or colony -- was considered to reflect the acceptability of the worship offered by the citizens.
It is important to remember that almost all colonization took place during and after the Reformation period in Europe. The Reformation period is considered to have started with Martin Luther, in Germany, in about 1512.

Answer 3

I have not read much of a decent treatment on this subject, but start with:
http://www.exlibris.org/nonconform/engdis/puritans.html
You asked WHY? Because Mankind is a religious animal, wanting, NEEDING a god to worship to be full, complete.
Most of the people in the Colonies came over to get rich, to start a new life (criminal record), or to escape persecution from various govenments. Religion really played a very minor part. What people call the "Pilgrims" or "Puritans", what people called Quakers, were basically the only ones who came for religious freedom.
And, believe me, the history texts used in public schools and colleges are way off!
Try also:
http://www.revjohnrobinson.com/

Answer 4

One of the reasons the pilgrims came to America was for religious freedom. They did not want to be told what religions they were allowed to follow. But when they got here, they seemed to get a little carried away with religion in some locations.

Read about the puritans for some interesting information about the early settlers.

Answer 5

Back in those days the church pretty much dominated everything and everyone. You couldn't move if the church didn't want you to. And if you went against it, well, lets just say you didn't want to!!!