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The Act for Religious Toleration
religious toleration
In 1664, the Maryland assembly passed the Toleration Act, which allowed religious freedom in the colony to all Christians.
The Maryland Toleration Acts of 1649 declared religious freedom to all Christian denominations.
Toleration Act
Act of Toleration
The Act of Toleration provided religious tolerance for all Catholic colonists and other religions who believed in the divinity of Christ in colonial Maryland. This DID NOT extend to other religions. Also it gave Anglicans religious freedom and it was proposed by Lord Baltimore.
The toleration act
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The first settlement in the United States to really ensure religious freedom was Rhode Island. Maryland followed close behind, with the Maryland Toleration Act.
Toleration in Maryland primarily benefited the Catholic community, as the colony was founded as a refuge for Catholics facing persecution in England. The Maryland Toleration Act of 1649 established a precedent for religious freedom by granting freedom of worship to all Christians, which helped to foster a diverse and pluralistic society. This commitment to toleration attracted various religious groups, contributing to Maryland's growth and social stability. Ultimately, it laid the groundwork for broader concepts of religious liberty in America.