Adams suggests that the continuation of the development of congregational structures of governance, the institutionalization of dissent, and the "radical laicism" found in the Puritarian movement is where the ideas of modern democracy took root and spread. Thus, because the Levellers were apart of this religious tradition, they did have a lasting influence. Nonetheless, their names have been lost somewhat to history because they did try to implement their ideas too earlier...the world was not ready for them...yet.