The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 640 - Anne Hutchinson
Jul 2, 2024
Comedians Gareth Reynolds and Dave Anthony discuss early colonist Anne Hutchinson's defiance against religious norms, her rise to prominence, and the escalating tensions in 17th-century Boston. They explore the controversial sermons, societal divisions, and Anne's eventual excommunication, sprinkled with light-hearted banter and jokes about male genitalia.
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Francis Marbury's Criticism
- Anne Hutchinson's father, Francis Marbury, openly criticized the Church of England.
- He was imprisoned and later placed under house arrest for his beliefs.
Gunpowder Plot
- Anne and her family lived in London during the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
- This event, orchestrated by Guy Fawkes, aimed to blow up Parliament.
Following John Cotton
- Anne and her husband became followers of John Cotton, a Puritan preacher.
- Cotton's teachings emphasized God's grace as the sole factor in salvation.