In reading about the period of Puritan settlement and 'sense of community' in America up to the end of the 18th C, the challenge of ensuring that the 21st C equivalent of legalism is not given a hold in attitude and actions is reinforced.
Arthur Miller reinforces the issue in "The Crucible" - when was the last "witch hunt" conducted in our worship community. The scars of illogical theological argument and constriction last a long time when teenage years are influenced in such a manner.
Like Proctor, I too have ploughed on a Sunday, but I am no witch. Fortunately our Mr Hale breathes life and light, denying the establishment of an attitude of piety based on medieval superstition.
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