Thomas Hooker disagreed with the Puritans primarily on the issue of church governance and the extent of suffrage. He believed in a more democratic approach, advocating for the idea that the government should be based on the consent of the governed, which contrasted with the Puritan belief in a theocratic system. Hooker also supported the idea that all men, regardless of their church membership, should have the right to vote. This ultimately led him to found the Connecticut Colony, where he implemented these more inclusive principles.
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