The experiment by that religious colony after their first Thanksgiving helped pave the way for what is commonly called the "Puritan work ethic." Through one's own hard work and initiative, a ...

Moreover, the decoupling of work from religious justification also has meant people of any faith can display a strong work ethic. Even Weber denied that one must be Protestant to have a work ethic ...

The Original Puritan Work Ethic. Leland Ryken. By valuing all of life in relation to God, Puritans gave sacred significance to every activity. 131 Christians Everyone Should Know ...

This country was founded on the Puritan work ethic, the idea that work was a gift from God. Our founding fathers used their work as a way to glorify God, and this is why Americans used to work ...