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Experience the Life : Religion : Religion in Early Virginia
Religion

Listen to an Independence Day Interview:
Thomas Jefferson vs. Patrick Henry.
Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson and Richard Schumann as Patrick Henry continue their debate on the role of religion in government.

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Listen to an Independence Day Interview:
Thomas Jefferson on Religion.
Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson and Richard Schumann as Patrick Henry continue their debate on the role of religion in government.

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Listen to an Independence Day Interview:
Patrick Henry on Religion.
Patrick Henry's passion for his beliefs comes alive in Richard Schumann's interpretation of the patriot's thoughts on the importance of religious faith in daily life.

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Listen to a Behind the Scenes Interview:
Religion in the colonies.
John Turner discusses how religious freedom contributed to the founding of our nation.

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Listen to a Behind the Scenes Interview:
Williamsburg's Evangelical Preacher.
Ron Carnegie interprets the charismatic colonial preacher George Whitefield.

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This interview is part of an ongoing series of podcasts available on the Colonial Williamsburg site. Learn more.