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Puritanism Theology The Puritans were Calvinists who adhered to Calvin's support of abstinence, diligence, thrift, and lack of ostentation. Puritans observed contemplation as mere laziness, and poverty either as punishment for sin or evidence that one did not have God's grace. The Puritans believed that only the elect could receive salvation. They considered themselves elect but could not be sure unless they were given a sign. They believed thei