Lesson
Religious Toleration and Religious Liberty
Founding Principles
Learning objectives
- Read and discuss Founding documents related to the concept of religious toleration.
- Read and discuss Founding documents related to the concept of religious liberty.
- Compare and contrast the concepts of religious toleration and religious liberty by analyzing quotes from the Founders.
- Read and discuss the contribution of President George Washington to religious liberty.
Materials
- Handout A: The American Journey from Religious Toleration to Religious Liberty
- Handout B: Religious Toleration
- Handout C: Religious Liberty
- Handout D: Quote Cards
- Handout E: Letters to the Congregations: George Washington and Religious Liberty
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