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What is the Parable of the the Ship and how did it inspire the separation of church and state in America?
Government < Philosophy of Law < Philosophy, or New England < Post Medieval < History
Was Roger Williams a 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
Discover the diverse religious tapestry of Colonial America with Mike Prestwood. He tells the story of early religion from Roger Williams' groundbreaking multi-faith colony to ...
Robert Williams Bio (1604-1680); Brother of Roger Williams of Providence
Biography: Robert Williams was born to Alice Pemberton and James ...
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
John Winthrop Journal 1644-1649; Analysis of Roger Williams Part 1: ...
Roger Williams Through the Eyes of Governor John Winthrop, Pt. 2
John Winthrop Journal 1636-1644; Analysis of Roger Williams Part 1: ...
Roger Williams Through the Eyes of Governor John Winthrop, Pt. 1
John Winthrop Journal 1630-Jan 1636; Analysis of Roger Williams Part ...
Roger Williams Biography and Dedication to the Freedom of Conscience
My 10th great grandpa! There are plenty of articles and books on Roger Williams' accomplishments. In this article I went back and researched the earliest ...
Roger Williams on Conflict and Debate
There are many Roger Williams quotes that exemplify freedom of ...
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 ...