There are numerous Protestant leaders in Europe and North America who have made Protestantism or some form of it the dominant legal religion.
Protestants sought religious freedom.
In 1664, the Maryland assembly passed the Toleration Act, which allowed religious freedom in the colony to all Christians.
Protestants
Religious toleration was not practiced in Puritan communities in the 1600s. Puritans believed in a strict interpretation of Christianity and sought to create communities based on their religious beliefs. Those who did not conform to their beliefs were often persecuted or expelled from the community.
EVANGELICALS
Protestants are a broad Christian group that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation, while Puritans were a specific group of Protestants in England who sought to purify the Church of England from Roman Catholic practices. Puritans emphasized strict moral and religious codes, while Protestants encompass a wider range of beliefs and practices.
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The group that sought religious freedom in Maryland were the Catholics, led by Lord Baltimore.
Catholics accepted the Edict of Nantes in 1598 because it provided a measure of religious tolerance and peace during a time of intense conflict between Catholics and Protestants in France. The edict granted significant civil rights and protections to Huguenots (French Protestants), which helped to stabilize the country after decades of the French Wars of Religion. By promoting coexistence, the edict aimed to unify the nation and restore order, benefiting both Catholic and Protestant communities. Additionally, King Henry IV, a former Huguenot who converted to Catholicism, sought to strengthen his rule and reduce religious strife, making the edict a pragmatic solution for the monarchy.