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First Freedom  First Freedom: The Fight for Religious Liberty

The adoption of separating church and state caused a shift in human history. Details

 

Program: First Freedom

Episode: First Freedom: The Fight for Religious Liberty

First Freedom: The Fight for Religious Liberty is the story of how the most basic of human freedoms - freedom of conscience - was codified for the first time in human history as an inalienable human right protected by law.

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Duration: (1:24:40)
Premiere Date: 12/18/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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“First Freedom: The Fight for Religious Liberty” was made possible with support from the GFC Foundation, The Annenberg Foundation, The Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, The One Foundation, Garfield and Margo Cook, and other generous contributions.

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