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Speaking of Maryland, how dare the state dedicate a similar monument to the first landing of the Europeans in the state!

41 posted on 03/14/2014 11:49:14 AM PDT by Pyro7480 (Viva Cristo Rey!)

Oh, yes, I have been there. Lovely monument. Early in its history Maryland was dedicated to freedom of religion.

42 posted on 03/14/2014 2:12:25 PM PDT by Bigg Red (1 Pt 1: As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct.)

The Toleration Act was passed in 1649 at St. Mary’s City:

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Maryland’s gift to the common cause was this Act Concerning Religion— one of the pioneer statutes passed by the legislative body of an organized colonial government to guarantee any degree of religious liberty. Specifically, the bill, now usually referred to as the Toleration Act, granted freedom of conscience to all Christians.

http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/speccol/sc2200/sc2221/000025/html/intro.html

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Unfortunately, Jews were not afforded protection under this law, but it was a start....

43 posted on 03/14/2014 2:18:37 PM PDT by Bigg Red (1 Pt 1: As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct.)

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