freedom of religion

Contains nineteen articles that provide a variety of opinions and perspectives on issues related to religious liberty, discussing religious freedom as it pertains to school attendance laws, public attitudes, prison management, and hallucinogenic drug use.

Examines the First Amendment, which established the freedom of speech, discussing how it has affected the lives of American citizens, the separation between church and state, and its origins.

Traces the history of freedom of religion as a guaranteed liberty in the United States by providing primary and secondary text analysis and commentary. Includes an annotated list of related Supreme Court cases.

Presents the history of the northern colonies of colonial American between 1600 and 1700 and discusses the Separatists and Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts Bay Colony and the formation of the early colonies of New England.

Explores how the United States became the first modern state whose commitment to the separation of church and state was reflected in its constitution.

Contains edited texts of thirty-one notable Congressional laws on the First Amendment, each with information on the intent and purpose of the law, a summary of its substance, explanation of terms, background, and discussion of the law's impact.

A biography of Roger Williams, one of the founders of America's first Baptist church, discussing his achievements in the areas of religious liberty and Native American rights.

Studies the historical origins of provisions of the First Amendment, which guarantees the freedoms of speech, religion, assembly, and the press.

A biography of the Puritan woman who was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for disagreeing with the prevailing religious practices.

Looks at the First Amendment to the U.S. constitution, examining at the state of the world before it was passed, how it came to be passed, and how the rights of free speech, religion, petition, and assembly have been handled over the years.