It is 1639, and you are the new parish priest of Wimblesford-on-Bray, a quiet English village. Having just graduated from Cambridge and received your holy orders, you cannot wait to start your pastoral labors.
You’ve heard excellent things about this village, too! Actually, that’s not quite true– apparently, the village almost rioted against the last minister… and there was the time the churchwardens got into a brawl during a service and were dragged before the consistory court… but surely things won’t be that bad for you! After all, what’s the worst that can happen?
After all, you’re a man of conviction! Speaking of which, how would you describe your convictions?
A) Some people call you an Arminian, but you don’t think that’s fair. You just enjoy church ceremony and are loyal to the King. Who would possibly object to that?
B) Some people call you a Puritan, but you don’t think that’s fair. You’re just a godly man who hopes to push England (and your parish) towards a more perfect reformation. Who would possibly object to that?
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A. I’m just here for the fishing, after all. (I asked the sexton if you had many souls here, but he said mostly just flounder.)
B) Some people call you a Puritan, but you don’t think that’s fair. You’re just a godly man who hopes to push England (and your parish) towards a more perfect reformation. Who would possibly object to that?
B please!