Religion affected the Puritans during every day life in many ways. In fact Puritan religion dominated their lives (at its strongest point) in every aspect. This domination includes there clothing, jobs, homes, education, and also their literature. In one hostile and frightening writing, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, an author scripts, The devil is waiting for them, and hell is gaping for them. Edwards, the author, is trying to convey the idea …showed first 75 words of 353 total…

…showed last 75 words of 353 total…love, or faith, but God himself. He is also implying that everyone goes to hell. Basically Edwards’ religion has every influence over his beliefs; therefore have every influence over his writing. The belief that every man is a sinner, and their destiny is predetermined sets Edwards and his readers/listeners up for a gory “truth”. The strict religion prevents a sermon with inspiration and hope for growth because there is no hope in their eyes.