Anne Hutchinson's Fascination With Religion

Anne Hutchinson’s deep fascination with religion caused strife within the local religious hierarchy. Born in England, Anne Hutchinson immigrated to Massachusetts Bay with her husband and family in 1634. Anne was an intelligent and caring person who quickly ran into difficulty because of her religious views and outspoken nature. Her increased interest in the teachings of religion and weekly discussion groups in her home that attracted the church elders. She was preaching that every individual had the ability to speak directly with God. These types of preaching pose a threat to the local church elders of Massachusetts and cause these Puritan leaders to be uneasy about the involvement of women in the religious realm. This weekly preaching