The text critiques the Puritan values of colonial America, arguing that they were based on hypocrisy and repression rather than genuine moral principles. It contends that the Puritans' emphasis on individual salvation and moral purity led to a culture of fear, intolerance, and persecution, particularly towards women, Native Americans, and other marginalized groups.
By Emma Goldman · First published 1914 · Genre: Social Criticism, Philosophy, Political Commentary