Roger Williams: Religious Toleration

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Roger Williams was a crucial part of the development religious toleration. He had a massive effect on Indians and Massachusetts and all of America. For example, he made America realize that forcing religion down someone's throat is religious rape. He was the most religious hero written about. Though he faded very fast. He gave really America what we know now religious freedom. He was forgotten fast, but yet he is one of the most religiously influential people. I think it is sad that so many heroes that made such a great impact have been forgotten. He is better known for the worst law school in the world, than his giant influence on religious toleration. He helped religious toleration on its path to glory. I bet that 90% of America's youth won’t

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