Thanksgiving is more than just a feast it's a celebration rooted in faith courage and sacrifice The Pilgrims' journey and pursuit of religious freedom have shaped American heritage and continue to inspire gratitude The Pilgrims also known as Separatists broke away from the Church of England believing it had strayed from biblical teaching In contrast the Puritans or Non-Separatists sought to reform the church from within While the Puritans aimed to purify the Pilgrims chose complete separation making their journey to the New World a bold stand for freedom of worship Fleeing Persecution and Seeking FreedomPersecuted in England for their
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