- Religious freedom: Williams believed that all people should have the right to worship according to their conscience, and that the government should not interfere in religious matters.
- Separation of church and state: Williams believed that the church and state should be separate, and that the government should not use force to promote or suppress any particular religion.
- Tolerance: Williams believed that people of different faiths should be tolerant of each other, and that they should not persecute each other for their beliefs.
- Dissent: Williams believed that people should have the right to dissent from the opinions of the majority, and that they should not be punished for their dissent.
- Individualism: Williams believed that each individual is responsible for their actions and should not be punished for the actions of others.
- Pacifism: Williams believed that violence should not be used to resolve conflicts, and that disputes should be resolved peacefully.
- Social justice: Williams believed that all people should be treated equally under the law, and that the government should protect the rights of all citizens, regardless of their race, religion, or social status.