Which of the following is not a principle of puritanism?
a. people have no control over whether they go to heaven or hell.
b. a person can earn salvation through good deeds and a pious life.
c. humans are flawed and sinful beings.
d. people should view the bible as their sole authority.

The correct answer is B.

The Puritans believed that  God chooses who would be saved and who would be chosen for eternal punishment ( hell ).

A person could not anything to influence God's choice, the choice was God's alone. No amount of good deeds or hard work could contribute to someone's salvation. This concept of the Puritan religion is known as the Unconditional Election.

The other principles of Puritanism were: Total Depravity, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace and the Perseverance of Saints.

A person can earn salvation through good deeds and a pious life

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