Challenging Puritan Norms

This chapter explores the conflicts within Puritan communities in America as individuals like Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson rejected established norms. It highlights Williams' advocacy for the separation of church and state, as well as Hutchinson's radical beliefs and the repercussions they faced. The narrative contrasts the restrictive Puritan society with the more welcoming environment of Rhode Island, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for religious freedom and individual expression.