It is little wonder to me as to why our Forefathers wanted freedom of religion and to ensure that government would have to keep its paws out of it. The struggles of the 30 years war, and im sure countless others have had too much to do with religion and politics being so closely entwined. It is also easy to see why there is such a harsh view of religion when it proclaims to be for peace.

I was also interested to read about the anabaptists and their ideas of their religion. I found it interesting that the first tenant they put down had to do with baptism. It seems this particular ordinance is a very pivotal point among the whole of christianity. But then why wouldn't it be? after all it IS the very doorway by which men pass on to Salvation.