a haven that happens to be religious
It was intended to be a haven for English Catholics.
Offer a haven for certain religious groups.
The English colony that served as a haven for Roman Catholics thanks to the Act of Toleration in 1649 was Maryland. This act ensured religious freedom and protection for Catholics in the colony, which was established as a safe haven for Catholics fleeing religious persecution in England.
The Colony was established as a safe haven and refuge for European Quakers. But it was also a safe haven for any monotheistic religion.
In 1664, the Maryland assembly passed the Toleration Act, which allowed religious freedom in the colony to all Christians.
Roger Williams created Rhode Island as a haven for Religious freedom.
William Penn, a Quaker, founded Pennsylvania.
William Penn, a Quaker, founded Pennsylvania.
Georgia colony was established to give a safe haven to debtors, but also became a haven of many persecuted religious groups and. All religions were welcome there, although the primary religion was Anglican.
Maryland was founded as a Catholic colony, so it was a haven for members of that religious sect.
The dutch had a very tolerant religious society. Hence the settlement of the new Netherlands was a haven for people seeking freedom from the strict puritan faith.
treating Native Americans fairly and providing a safe haven for debtors and supporting religious toleration