The early Virginia settlers were not anti-religious; they thought of religion as a fundamental part of both life and government. They assumed that church would be supported by taxes that were imposed by governmental authority. Before the assembly and making laws, the church was in charge of punishing people who didn’t follow the church’s rules. Churches were also used to educate children including Indians’ children. The church was the site of the first General Assembly meeting on July 30, 1619. During the meeting while setting the laws it was included that church has authority in some of the cases. It was established that ministers would follow, and obey the laws of church as well as going to church and getting communion. “All ministers shall
