To what extent did Winthrop's sermon "A Model of Christian Charity" provide a powerful and workable founding vision for the Massachusetts Bay Colony? Are elements of Winthrop's vision still guiding American society? If so, which elements? If not, why has the United States strayed away from these principles? What does Winthrop's sermon explain about the beliefs and goals of the Puritans? How important was the idea of community to Winthrop? What type of society did Winthrop hope to create? How did he propose to create this society? What were the potential consequences if the Puritans failed in their colonial endeavor?

To what extent did Winthrop's sermon "A Model of Christian Charity" provide a powerful and workable founding vision for the Massachusetts Bay Colony? Are elements of Winthrop's vision still guiding American society? If so, which elements? If not, why has the United States strayed away from these principles? What does Winthrop's sermon explain about the beliefs and goals of the Puritans? How important was the idea of community to Winthrop? What type of society did Winthrop hope to create? How did he propose to create this society? What were the potential consequences if the Puritans failed in their colonial endeavor?