Cogton And Hooker Flashcards
John cotton
Chief of theocracy
(Cotton) dangerous to allow
Uncontrollableness of speech
(Cotton) don’t give men greater power than
That which they are content with
(Cotton) men by nature are
Corrupt
(Cotton) necessary that all pier on earth be
Limited
(Cotton) every man should be knowledgeable about the
Bounds that God set
(Cotton) people should have as much power as
God gives them
(Cotton) man does not know how to use
Liberty and thus corrupts
(Cotton) man is to do what the world
Requires.
(Cotton) Christians do what the world requires not for materialistic gain but for
The purpose of glorifying God
(Cotton) society founded on
Nature
(Hooker) founder of
Hartford
(Hooker)
Pastor
(Hooker) choice of magistrates belongs to
People through gods allowance
(Hooker) election must be exercised according to
The will and law of God
(Hooker) those who elect must also
Set limitations on power
(Hooker) foundation of authority is laid in the
Free consent of the people
(Hooker) by free choice hearts of people will be
Inclined to love the chosen people and more ready to obey
(Hooker) freedom is for the
Common good
