Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

bucolic_frolic

(54,832 posts)

2. Yes that's often the way it is with religion

Reply to Norrrm (Reply #1)

Wed Mar 11, 2026, 08:24 AM

13 hrs ago

True Believers. When they capture the government everyone else is on the outside and intolerance prevails. Such was the case that drove a slew of Dissenter sects to the New World.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

English Dissenters fled Europe for religious freedom. It's come full circle. [View all] bucolic_frolic Yesterday OP

Religious freedom....... but only for their own brand of religion? Norrrm Yesterday #1

Yes that's often the way it is with religion bucolic_frolic 13 hrs ago #2