Freedom Quote by James Lincoln Collier
““In Connecticut we had freedom of religion so you could belong to any church you wanted, unless you were a Papist.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with James Lincoln Collier, date unknown
Freedom of religion in Connecticut allowed any denomination except Catholics, reflecting historical bias against Papists.
In simple terms: Connecticut allowed all churches except Catholic ones.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge hidden religious biases.
Themes
religion
history
bias
freedom
tolerance
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
historical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- church membership decisions
- historical research
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
sectarianism
historical prejudice
legal freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How does historical bias shape modern religious freedom?
- What other groups faced similar exclusion?
A Different Perspective
May overlook other forms of discrimination beyond Catholicism.
![“The [Apache] tribe was under siege by government agents, who had jailed some of the medicine men for practicing their rituals. Freedom of religion was cherished as a sacrosanct American right -- everywhere, that is, but on the archipelago of Indian life.” quote by Timothy Egan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4a7/timothy-egan-30685_civil-rights_the-apache-tribe-was-under-siege-by-gove_257474.jpg)
