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1. American Puritanism 清教 It comes from the American puritans, who were the first immigrants moved to American continent in the 17th century. Original sin, predestination （预言） and salvation（拯救） were the basic ideas of American Puritanism. And, hard-working, piousness （虔诚,尽职），thrift and sobriety （清醒） were praised. Characteristics: 特点 1. Idealistic: Puritans pursue the purity and simplicity in worship. They focuse the glory of God, and the angry God.They believe in the doctrine of destiny, original sin, li