Source: Voice of the Martyrs, USA Facebook
REMEMBERING MARTYRS: On this day in 1660, Mary Dyer was escorted to the gallows in Massachusetts. She had previously been banished due to her Quaker beliefs, which Puritan Massachusetts had outlawed. Having left and then returned to fight against intolerant laws, she knew the risks. Religious nonconformity was a strain on these communities as London businessmen had abandoned the colonies, and disease, weather and hostile natives had strained leaders. Precious resources meant there wasn't room for maintaining a prison system. Walking outside the lines meant death. At her conviction, Mary said, "I came in obedience to the will of God, desiring you to repeal your unrighteous laws, and that is my work now and earnest request."
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