John Rogasta
Historian affiliated with Thomas Jefferson's Monticello who narrates and explains the history of religious freedom and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in this episode.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 18min
The Unlikely Alliance that Secured Religious Freedom
John Ragosta, historian at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, tells the surprising story behind religious liberty in Virginia. He recounts persecution of Baptists, Jefferson’s unconventional faith, and the political alliance with evangelicals. The narrative follows drafting the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom and the fight against church-supported taxation.
