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Religious FreedomJean-François de la Barre - Paris, France

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A report that Jean-François de la Barre failed to salute a religious procession led to his execution in 1766.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: Île-de-France, France

date approved: 11/27/2011

last visited: 9/29/2007

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Religious FreedomMartin Luther, Neumarkt, Dresden, SN, DE, EU

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Statue of Martin Luther, was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Arogant

location: Sachsen, Germany

date approved: 11/5/2011

last visited: 3/25/2013

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Religious FreedomThe Nativist Riots & the Burning of St. Augustine Church - Philadelphia, PA

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The struggle for religious freedom visited Philadelphia in 1844 when this Catholic church was burnt to the ground during the Nativist riots. We weren't always the cradle of liberty and abastion religious tolerance.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 11/1/2011

last visited: never

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Religious FreedomOld Philadelphia Congregations (Christ Church Cemetery) - Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia is not only the cradle of liberty but it is the bastion of religious freedom as evident by scores of 200 year old religious institutions of various religious denominations.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher

location: Pennsylvania

date approved: 10/31/2011

last visited: 9/27/2010

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Religious FreedomVasyl Lypkivsky - Somerset, NJ

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Vasyl Lypkivsky was the founder of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church. He was executed in Kiev by the Stalin regime in 1937.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: New Jersey

date approved: 9/29/2011

last visited: 6/13/2012

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Religious FreedomLamoral d'Egmont et Philippe d'Hornes - Grand Place, Brussels, Belgium

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The Counts Lamoral d'Egmont and Philippe d'Hornes where decapitated, on the orders of the Duke of Alba, sent to Brussels by King Philip II of Spain to fight against the Calvinists supported by William of Nassau, Prince of Orange

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member tmob

location: Brussels, Belgium

date approved: 9/23/2011

last visited: 2/8/2012

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Religious FreedomThe Pilgrim - New York City, NY

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This sculpture is located in New York City's Central Park.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: New York

date approved: 9/17/2011

last visited: 11/12/2011

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Religious FreedomJohn Bunyan - St Mary and St Helen's Church, Elstow, Bedfordshire, UK

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The church in Elstow has some interesting features dedicated to John Bunyan. John Bunyan was a figure of immense, religious importance and lived between 1628 - 1688. When he began preaching his Puritan beliefs he was arrested and taken to gaol.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree

location: Eastern England, United Kingdom

date approved: 8/8/2011

last visited: never

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Religious FreedomGeorge Marsh, Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, England, UK

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George Marsh was a Protestant Martyr who was put to death in Chester on 24 April 1555 as a result of the Marian Persecutions which were carried out against religious reformers. The monument is a simple granite tower and stands on the side of Boughton

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member N!TR0

location: West Midlands, United Kingdom

date approved: 7/10/2011

last visited: never

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Religious FreedomJan Zelivsky - Old Town Square (Prague), Czech Republic

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A Czech priest and a radical representative of the Hussite reformation.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ToRo61

location: Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic

date approved: 6/23/2011

last visited: 4/16/2013

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Religious FreedomJohn Bunyan - The Stone House - Town Bridge, High Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK

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An old Historical Marker vital to the life of John Bunyan; a famous figure of Bedfordshire.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree

location: Eastern England, United Kingdom

date approved: 6/3/2011

last visited: never

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Religious FreedomJohn Bunyan - Bedford County Gaol Site - Silver Street, Bedford, UK

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This large paver stone is located in Silver Street, Bedford town.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree

location: Eastern England, United Kingdom

date approved: 6/3/2011

last visited: never

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Religious FreedomThe John Bunyan Museum - Mill Street, Bedford, UK

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This local museum describes the life of John Bunyan.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree

location: East Midlands, United Kingdom

date approved: 6/3/2011

last visited: never

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Religious FreedomTang Yee Ming's Grave - Santa Clara, CA

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Tang Yee Ming was the catholic archbishop of Canton, China and was persecuted for his religion.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1

location: California

date approved: 6/1/2011

last visited: never

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Religious FreedomHyrum Smith - Salt Lake City, Utah

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Hyrum Smith statue is on the Temple Grounds in Salt Lake City Utah.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Mom the Cook & cashnhubby

location: Utah

date approved: 5/29/2011

last visited: 4/11/2012

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Religious FreedomJohn Bunyan's Tree - Harlington, Bedfordshire, UK

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It was from this oak tree that John Bunyan sought religious freedom by preaching from within its hollow trunk to the people. It was necessary to preach from this spot to avoid persecution for his beliefs.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree

location: Eastern England, United Kingdom

date approved: 5/23/2011

last visited: never

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Religious FreedomJoseph Smith Jr. Prophet - Salt Lake City Utah

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Joseph Smith Jr. the Prophet beautiful statue is on the Salt Lake City Temple Grounds. During his life he always stood up for his religious beliefs and unfortunately killed because of it.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Mom the Cook & cashnhubby

location: Utah

date approved: 5/23/2011

last visited: 4/11/2012

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Religious FreedomJohn Bunyan - St Peter's Street Green, Bedford, UK

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John Bunyan was a figure of immense, religious importance and lived between 1628 - 1688. When he began preaching his Puritan beliefs he was arrested and taken to gaol.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree

location: Eastern England, United Kingdom

date approved: 5/22/2011

last visited: never

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Religious FreedomLiberty Jail - Liberty, Missouri

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Former jail where Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of Latter Day Saint movement and other leaders of the church were imprisoned from December 1, 1838 to April 6, 1839.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS

location: Missouri

date approved: 5/17/2011

last visited: 1/4/2012

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Religious FreedomFrederic William - Author of the Brandenburg Tolerance Edict

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The Great Elector opened Brandenburg's Borders for 20,000 religiously persecuted French Huguenots.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bernd das Brot Team

location: Brandenburg, Germany

date approved: 5/15/2011

last visited: 1/15/2012

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Religious FreedomBlackwater Presbyterian Church - Blackwater, Delaware

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Historical site located on Omar Rd., 1/10 mile west of Rt. 374, Blackwater, Delaware

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member muffy53

location: Delaware

date approved: 5/15/2011

last visited: 5/15/2011

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Religious FreedomJan Hus Memorial / Pomník Jana Husa - Old Town Square (Prague)

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The monument to one of the most influential figures in Czech history; Catholic priest, philosopher and church reformer Jan Hus, who was burned alive in 1415 after being denounced as a heretic you can find in the heart of Prague Old Town...

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team

location: Hlavni mesto Praha, Czech Republic

date approved: 5/11/2011

last visited: 4/9/2013

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Religious FreedomSt. Blaise - Bradford, UK

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A statue of Saint Blaise high up on the wall of the Bradford Wool Exchange at the main entrance.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc

location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom

date approved: 5/9/2011

last visited: never

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Religious FreedomSaint Margaret Clitherow – York, UK

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Margaret Clitherow was martyred in York in 1586 for hiding Catholic Priests.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc

location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom

date approved: 5/8/2011

last visited: 3/10/2013

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Religious FreedomThomas Jefferson Religious Freedom Monument - Fredericksburg VA

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A monument commemorates Thomas Jefferson's drafting of the Statute of Religious Freedom that became the 1st Amendment of the Constitution.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member La de Boheme

location: Virginia

date approved: 5/8/2011

last visited: 7/16/2012

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