Puritanism清教教义 Puritanism began during the reign of Elizabeth 1(1558-1603) when some English Protestants objected to Catholic elements in worship. Puritans believed that the church should be independent from the crown. They wished to purify" the church by several means, some declaring separation from the church of england and some remaining within it Moderates advocated a polity or church structure called presbyterianism. Being repressed, thousands of puritans left EnglandPuritanism 清教教义 ⚫ Puritanism began during the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) when some English Protestants objected to Catholic elements in worship. Puritans believed that the church should be independent from the Crown. They wished to "purify" the church by several means, some declaring separation from the church of England and some remaining within it. Moderates advocated a polity or church structure called presbyterianism. Being repressed, thousands of Puritans left England