Times have changed since the Puritans came to America in 1630. The values of our culture have changed from a strict, religious morality to an uninhibited, relaxed morality. Religion is no longer an important part of most of our lives. John Winthrop, the leader of the Separatists who left England for the New World in 1630, was the colony's governor and religious role model. His sermon A Model of Christian Charity was designed for a community of 700 Puritan ideologues. The sermon emphasizes the total power of God. People in modern times have understood that God does not punish them for maintaining their surplus or making a profit. People no longer fear God's wrath as they did 400 years ago. A model of Christian charity has become irrelevant in a modern, materialistic world. Winthrop believes that God made people rich and poor on purpose. God created some members of the community rich and others poor so that the two groups would give to each other, instead of relying on holy miracles. He states, “…considering himself more honored in dispensing his gifts to man through man, than if he did so with his own immediate hands.” Winthrop is very religious, so he never doubts God's omnipotence. In his mind, God is giving the Puritans a chance to prove themselves. Furthermore, God is looking for an opportunity to smite evil. By creating a class difference, he is given the opportunity to demonstrate his power to those who disobey his law. Winthrop says: “…that he may have greater opportunity to manifest the work of his Spirit: first of all upon the wicked by moderating and restraining them, so that the rich and powerful may not devour the poor, nor the poor and despised rise up.” against and I will shake off their yoke." The Separatists' economic structure is set to create interdependence; members of a certain… medium of paper… inspire citizens. The basic principles of the discussion have also filtered into sport. A great inspiration for athletes is to prove people who doubt you are wrong. It is necessary to set a standard for future generations. The “city on a hill” metaphor connects the success of an individual to the potential of a world. During the Olympics, several billion people watch ten athletes compete. These althetes are placed on a pedestal, metaphorically and literally. Figuratively speaking, these people have to deal with pressure and desires imposed on them by an entire world of people. Furthermore, people are forced to do their best in everything they do. With modern technology and higher standards, it seems like someone is always watching. A common sentiment is that people are constantly waiting for an individual to make a mistake, so hard work is constantly required.
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