King Charles I disliked Puritans primarily because they challenged the authority of the monarchy and the established Church of England. Puritans sought to reform the church according to their beliefs, advocating for a simpler, more personal form of worship that threatened the king's vision of a unified, Anglican state. Additionally, their growing political influence and opposition to royal policies heightened tensions, leading Charles to view them as a threat to his rule and divine right as king. This animosity contributed to the broader conflicts that culminated in the English Civil War.
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