Since he lived in a theocratic government, he was tried by the Holy Office for teaching that the Earth revolves around the Sun which was deemed a heretic by the Catholic Church.
Many colonies were established by people who were exiled because of their religious beliefs. A group known as the Puritans wanted to reform the Church of England. In the early 1600s, the Puritans were respected professionals who were influential in England.
<span>The crèche and menorah are both religious symbols.
The displays were on government property.
The government does not have the right to endorse or promote religious practices.</span>
