The History of Religious Liberty (Teacher Guide)

Grades 10 - 12

In America we enjoy an astonishing range of freedoms compared to other countries in the world. With Christian churches dotting almost every corner in communities across the nation, it is hard to remember there was a time that religious liberty was a heartfelt dream and a cause that many died for. The History of Religious Liberty presents a detailed account of the troubled history of religious persecution between the 16th and 18th centuries that occurred in England, and undertakes a thorough exploration of the ideas and the sacrifices that helped to create religious liberty in America. With clarity and honesty, the book reveals that some giants of the faith were religious persecutors, but that is just one part of a much larger and important perspective. The true birth of religious liberty is found in the simple and courageous stories of those who lived and died believing God is the author of liberty!