The Pilgrims settled here because they were being persecuted by the Church of England (Anglican) for their beliefs. Being jailed for one's religious beliefs was, of course, a travesty. However, once here, the Pilgrims persecuted everyone who wasn't one of their own - Quakers and others. Then there was the betrayal of Indians and theft of their property, and thus began the American way.
I've wondered if our country wasn't founded on freedom FROM religion (the main religion in Europe at the time being Catholicism)?
The Pilgrims settled here because they were being persecuted by the Church of England (Anglican) for their beliefs. Being jailed for one's religious beliefs was, of course, a travesty. However, once here, the Pilgrims persecuted everyone who wasn't one of their own - Quakers and others. Then there was the betrayal of Indians and theft of their property, and thus began the American way.