This idea was in the English Bill of Rights after King James II was overthrown.
Strict Seperation of Church and State.
Religous freedom, with a total seperation of church and state is a key feature
He established a new colony in Rhode Island.
He established a new colony in Rhode Island.
He established a new colony in Rhode Island.
He established a new colony in Rhode Island.
Roger Williams
The colony of Jamestown was established by the English crown. Thus everyone in the colony belonged to the Church of England - a protestant church which was concocted by the English crown to cater to its whims. They were in no way Catholic.
Rhode Island was the New England colony that did not have an established church. Founded by Roger Williams in 1636, it was created as a refuge for those seeking religious freedom. The colony embraced a separation of church and state, allowing for a diversity of religious practices and beliefs. This openness attracted various groups, making Rhode Island unique among its New England counterparts.
Connecticut Colony was founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker. The main religion of the colony was Puritan. The Congregational Church was also established here.
In 1620 the Purtians established Plymouth colony and within that colony it was very important, but there were no other colonies in Massachusetts in 1620.