Martin Luther drafted the ninety-five thesis through which articulated several grievances and opposition to the roman catholic doctrines such as the sale of indulgences.John Calvin started a protestant religion in France similar to Lutheranism <span>Henry VIII started the Anglican church mainly becasue the pope could not allow him to divorce.</span> <span />
rhode island was founded as liberal colony, having religious and political freedom, and while massachusetts was founded with that freedom intended, it ended up being founded under a royal charter anyways.
