Families worked together, because each of the members of the family had different jobs. Together they were able to do everything they needed to do to survive.
Religion (and other civic associations) provide an outlet for public opinion that is often critical of the nation-state.
Outlawing religion doesn't work unless there are no other civic institutions such as unions, political parties, and local governments.
Religion is always the way to speak out against the nation-state even if the leaders are chosen by the state because the prayers of groups of men can be done without leaders.
Trees give off oxygen that we need to breathe. Trees reduce the amount of storm water runoff, which reduces erosion and pollution in our waterways and may reduce the effects of flooding. Many species of wildlife depend on trees for habitat. Trees provide food, protection, and homes for many birds and mammals.
In March 1638, Anne Hutchinson was banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony, the reason was that she had become a spiritual leader and challenged male authority. She preached to both men and women, meaning she opposed the authority of the religious leaders of the Bay Colony. They accused her for heresy, as she critized the puritans beliefs. The real reason was that she indirectly questioned the stablished roles, as men were the only ones that could preach, therefore more women could rebel. Saying she had a direct rebelation from god and that she was able to interpret the scriptures was the final things that made it possible to them to excommunicate her.
