North and South American History
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What is the “Parable of the Ship?”
A diverse society does not require shared religious belief. It requires shared civic rules that allow different beliefs to coexist.
Roger Williams was a 17th Century Separatist
Explore the use of this term over the centuries.
Download or read PDF The Bloody Tenant of Persecution by Roger Williams
Roger Williams was an English Puritan who migrated to the ...
Read Text of 1643 Patent for Providence Plantations
Roger Williams created the first democracy in America in 1643. The first TRUE democracy in #ColonialAmerica. From the Patent for Providence Plantations charter: "…full Power ...
The Magna Carta Influence on America
Trump's legal team is arguing in the state of New York that the President cannot be "investigated", nor "prosecuted". They are claiming he is above ...
Parable of the Ship by Roger Williams, 1655
Roger Williams’ 1655 Parable of the Ship is used as ...
Researching the Birth and Death of Roger Williams
Q. When was Roger Williams born? A. Many historians today ...
Alice Pemberton Bio (1564-1634); Mother of Roger Williams of Providence
Biography: Alice Pemberton at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. She was the ...
James Williams Bio (1562-1620); Father of Roger Williams of Providence
Biography: James Williams was born to Agnes Audley and Mark ...
Sydrach Williams Bio (1600-1647); Brother of Roger Williams of Providence
Biography: Sydrach Williams was born to Alice Pemberton and James ...
The First Religions of Colonial America
Roger Williams proved the concept of modern American society by creating a multi-religion multicultural secular colony.
Robert Williams Bio (1604-1680); Brother of Roger Williams of Providence
Robert Williams, the brother of Roger Williams joined him in the American colonies.
The American Tradition of Separation of Church and State
Under the American Constitution, America must keep church separate from government. The greatness of America was not government for religion, but government free from religion ...
Understanding Colonial America Dates, Holidays, and Calendar
Before 1752 the first day of the year was 25 March. So, days of the year that fell from Jan 1 - Mar 24 were ...
Roger Williams Through the Eyes of Governor John Winthrop, Pt. 3
Roger Williams remained part of the colonial conversation long after banishment, proving that difficult ideas do not disappear just because authorities reject them.
Roger Williams Through the Eyes of Governor John Winthrop, Pt. 2
Roger Williams was not just condemned by the Massachusetts Bay authorities; he was also quietly warned, revealing the moral and political complexity of John Winthrop ...
Roger Williams Through the Eyes of Governor John Winthrop, Pt. 1
Roger Williams entered New England early, and John Winthrop’s journal lets us watch the first major clash between liberty of conscience and Puritan authority unfold ...
Roger Williams Biography and Dedication to the Freedom of Conscience
Wisdom means seeing beyond individual events to the larger story. Providence shows how radical ideas can become experiments, institutions, and eventually part of society’s common ...
Roger Williams on Conflict and Debate
In conflict, both sides usually believe they are right. Wise thinking begins by recognizing that your certainty is a viewpoint, not proof.
Read Text of The 1663 Royal Charter of Rhode Island
This is not an analysis of the Royal Charter as it applies to previous or later charters, or the U.S. Constitution. The goal of this ...