The 'Half-Way Covenant' was adopted by New England Puritans in 1662 primarily to:
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Correct answer: Address declining religious fervor and church membership among the younger generation.
As the second generation of Puritans seemed less committed to the faith, the Covenant allowed the children of baptized but unconverted members to be baptized themselves. This was an attempt to maintain the church’s influence and social structure in the community.
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