In the 17th Century, Anne Hutchinson challenged the beliefs of the Puritan society and religion. Anne Hutchinson was accused by the court of “casting reproach upon the faithful Ministers of this Countrey, and raising a prejudice against them, and partly by maintaining weekly and publick meetings in your house . . .” Religion was a major key in the Puritans society possessing the most power in the government. Puritans leaders believed in strong religious and moral codes to be good in the eyes of God, therefore, establishing the Covenant of Works. As a result, Anne Hutchinson was accused of violating these laws, women were also not allowed to teach men about religious matter, and influencing men with her theology of Covenant of Grace. This