October 9, 1635: Roger Williams Is Banished From Massachusetts Bay Colony
Theologian and author Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. A Puritan minister, Williams was expelled by the General Court of Massachusetts for calling for religious tolerance, which officials saw as “Satan’s Policy.” He went on to establish the neighboring Colony of Rhode Island, the forerunner of the very state itself. To this day, he’s remembered for his beliefs regarding separation of church and state as well as fair treatment of Native Americans.
Taken from: https://allthatsinteresting.com/today-in-history/october-9
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