Help grow The Roger Williams Study Group

People in Rhode Island and in America generally do not  know about or appreciate the life and works of Roger Williams.  Williams was a unique and brilliant theologian, constitution creator, and political theorist who established many of the very foundations of our life today.  He was also an enthusiastic and successful trading post owner, one of only two colonists who learned the Narragansett language, and a great writer.   His ideas inspired John Locke which led to the separation of church and state by America's  Founders.  This Gofundme project is to provide the funds to create a non-profit corporation which will develop programs and writings about Roger Williams, and help Rhode Islanders understand his work and the profound impact that he had on our lives in Rhode Island and America.  We will hold monthly meetings to discuss Williams' work, create a cable television show, create events such as a Roger Williams Day, support publishing efforts, and establish a central digital and physical center for Williams' studies.     Our goal is to change and improve the appreciation of Roger Williams.  
    You can see more at my blog.  These Links will take you to the About Us Page.  There, scroll down to the Roger Williams Educational Foundation.  You will find a list there of these and more posts.
   
   Reflections Essay written for RI Foundation Carter Roger Williams Initiative   http://www.marcwkohler.com/reflections-essay-written-for-ri-foundation-carter-roger-williams-initiative/ 
    Letter to the Editor, Providence Journal:  Marc Kohler: Schools should teach about legacy of Roger Williamshttp://www.marcwkohler.com/projo-schools-should-teach-about-roger-willliams/ 
   Letter to the Editor, The Warwick Beacon, A different perspective of Roger Williams 
http://warwickonline.com/stories/a-different-perspective-of-roger-williams,139938 
    Op-Ed from Pawtucket Times Burning of the Gaspee and Roger Williams: Crucial Lessons for Kids
http://www.marcwkohler.com/pawtucket-times-op-ed-gaspee-and-roger-williams-crucial-lessons-for-kids/ 
      Description of Gaspee/Roger Williams storytelling piece:
http://www.marcwkohler.com/a-burning-of-the-gaspee-storytelling-presentation/  
      Blog: Roger Williams: American Hero  https://rogerwilliamsamericanhero.blogspot.com
     Roger Williams-Oliver Cromwell essay: Roger Williams Reconsidered  
http://www.marcwkohler.com/roger-williams-draft-essay/  (This is a draft with lots of typos and spellcheck mistakes)