William Penn and the experiment of American liberty

There are competing creation “myths” regarding American liberty. The Jamestown, Va., settlers of 1607 have vied with the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony in New England for dominance in America’s self-understanding of its origins. In this presentation, delivered as part of the 2019 Acton Lecture Series, Alan Crippen argues that these narratives have obscured the role of William Penn and his “holy experiment” of Pennsylvania as the most influential seedbed of American liberty. Subscribe to our podcasts  Acton Lecture Series  Faith and Liberty Discovery Center Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.