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John Leland (1754–1841) was one of the most influential Baptist preachers and advocates for religious liberty in early American history. Known for his plainspoken preaching, independent spirit, and unwavering defense of freedom of conscience, Leland helped shape the emerging nation’s understanding of the proper relationship between church and state. Leland was born in Grafton, Massachusetts, and raised in a Congregationalist Read more...
