Anne's father was a deacon at Christ Church, Cambridge. Her father spoke his beliefs about the church constantly. For this act of defiance, he was put in jail for one year. Undaunted, Francis Marbury continued to voice his radical opinions, including that many ministers were appointed haphazardly by high church officials to preach in any manner they wanted. Being educated at home, Anne read many of her father's books on theology and religion. Much of Anne's later independence and willingness to speak out was because of her father's example. An

Anne’s faith grew, and she began to study the bible. She believed that faith alone could save you, and once said, "I feel that nothing important ever happens that is not revealed to me beforehand." On her journey to America, Anne started to predict the future. Though many started to see her as a radical, she had her followers. When she reached America, she expected to be able to voice her beliefs. Instead, she had about as much freedom as she did in England. They asked to become part of a church in Boston, and while Anne’s husband was readily accepted Anne herself was denied membership into the church. She was sent to court and it was then that she concluded that she was going to fight for freedom of religion.

When she returned to England she started to hold debates in her home about church issues and fighting for religious freedom. Some ministers boldly spo

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