While Franklin’s autobiography is largely about his economic and intellectual development. he also discusses his attitude toward religion at various places. Using quotes from the various Puritans we have read thus far this term. compare Franklin’s faith with the faith of the Puritan’s. You will probably also want to make use of Paine’s ideas about religion in The Age of Reason, as he shared many beliefs with Franklin.
Discuss how Franklin might be the archetypal “Enlightenment Man.”