John Goodwin, (1594-1664) English preacher, Puritan theologian[1][2] and prolific author Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 John Goodwin quotesJohn Goodwin QuotesJohn Goodwin Freedom of conscience is a natural right, both antecedent and superior to all human laws and institutions whatever; a right which laws never gave and a right which laws can never take away.~ John Goodwin Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print