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Although Benjamin Franklin lived in a Puritan society, we can argue that he was not a sincere Puritan. ... Even at a young age, Franklin was not incredibly religious. His parents were Puritans and hoped that someday Franklin would become a minister. They were very religious and were disappointed when Franklin was not able to become a minister because they could not afford the cost of educating him. ... Franklin did, however, share some of the same views of the Puritans. ... Franklin obviously strived to meet these goals throughout his life. ... Franklin on the other hand did them to succeed in the world. Franklin believed in God and his creation even though he did not attend public religious meetings. ... Franklin was not one to attend church on Sundays, but the Presbyterian Minister of Pennsylvania persuades him to go to his on Sundays. Franklin had been making contributions to his church due to the increasing population in Pennsylvania. ... 83) In 1734, Franklin finds himself once again in church on Sunday. A preached by the name of Hemphill came to town and Franklin hears that he delivers good sermons that instruct the congregation about virtue. Eventually this minister is accused of delivering sermons written by others, and Franklin stops attending church once again. ... 101-102) When Franklin came back from England in 1739, he meets a preacher that he finds very interesting. ... Mr Whitefiel, but Franklin supports him. ... Franklin helps to construct a large meeting place, and contributes to Whitefiel’s project of constructing an orphan house in Georgia. |
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