Why was the Maryland Toleration Act passed in Maryland?

Answer 1

While the act did not treat non-Christians with any toleration at all and had a limited definition of what a "Christian" was, it is important because it brings religion (or lack of any religion) into play as a basic human right in American Law.

Answer 2

The Maryland Toleration Act which was passed in 1649 was one of the first laws passed that prohibited religious persecution in the British colonies in North America. European history is riddled with religious intolerance and this new law abolished "hate speech" for nonsecular religious practitioners. In fact, it can even be argued that these first few laws including the Maryland Toleration Act helped the legal protection of freedom of religion as well as the separation of church and state in which The United States continues to practice.

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Answer 3

In 1675 the Maryland Toleration Act passes in Maryland because they needed land, tobacco, and gold. They wanted a big supply of food.