When the Pilgrims first landed in America, they started off with the principle of being the “City on a Hill”. William Bradford wanted us to embody this saying, by living strictly by the Bible. Hedonism was not allowed and anyone who strayed from God’s will, would be dealt with severely. However, there was eventually someone who questioned this way of life. This person was Thomas Morton.
Thomas Morton was the direct opposite of Bradford. He was a man of secularity and open-mindedness. He visited Bradford’s colony for a brief time and was dissatisfied with their culture. He left and then returned with new ideas like Capitalism and freedom of religion. Bradford didn’t like Morton sharing these ideas and the two fought over their views constantly.
Thomas Morton was the direct opposite of Bradford. He was a man of secularity and open-mindedness. He visited Bradford’s colony for a brief time and was dissatisfied with their culture. He left and then returned with new ideas like Capitalism and freedom of religion. Bradford didn’t like Morton sharing these ideas and the two fought over their views constantly.