2. Born in London, he emigrated to Massachusetts but was banishedin 1636 by Governor Winthrop for his "diverse, new and dangerous opinions". Which were the tolerance of other religions.
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4. He was made friends with local Indians and eventually settled at the headwaters of what is now Narragansett Bay.
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7. He also felt that there were recorded witnesses to the truth who extended back to pre-reformation times.
8. Williams believed in the continuing work of the Holy Spirit and other kindred Baptist teachings.