During the first century after the English Reformation (c. 1530–1630) Puritans sought to “purify” the Church of England of all practices that smacked of Catholicism, advocating a simpler worship service, the abolition of ornate churches, and other reforms. They had some success in pushing the...
ishumanism,thatis,advocatingindividualismasthecenter, advocatingindividualismandstrivingtodevelopandexpress oneself.Thevalueof"modesty"isignoredinWesternculture. Inlife,peopleworshipthe"strong"and"hero"".Capable, talented,powerful,reused,lackingself-confidence,canonly ...
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