... Bay Colony for his religious beliefs and new ideas about politics. He believed that there should be a separation between church and state and also religious tolerance. Those who practiced minority religions moved to Rhode Island so that they wouldn't be punished by the Massachusetts church and government. Although Roger Williams was a clergyman he was still considered as radical in the eyes ... the church and state of MBC. For example he directly questioned the Puritans and their separation from the Church of England as well as questioned the right to forcefully claim Native American la...

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