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Leaving religious customs out of government dictum was both natural and sensible avoidance of unnecessary strife. He recognised that the various gods were all the same, just with different names. The Romans followed the same practice until a rabidly religious Christian emperor in 394 CE banned other religions, and terminated the Olympic Games which were in honour of Zeus.

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Did puritans practice religious tolerance?

No, puritans did not practice religious tolerance. They believed in strict adherence to their interpretation of Christianity and often persecuted those who held different beliefs, leading to events like the Salem Witch Trials.


What document granted religious tolerance to France?

The Edict of Nantes, issued in 1598 by King Henry IV of France, granted religious tolerance to the Huguenots, a Protestant minority. It allowed them to practice their faith freely and hold public office, thus ending decades of religious conflict in France.


What part of speech is religious tolerance?

Traditionally, the phrase "religious tolerance" would not be considered a single part of speech. Instead, "religious" would be considered an adjective modifying the noun "tolerance".


How were the religious groups treated in the Persian Empire?

With great tolerance. The idea of religious warfare and repression is a product of the Judeo-Christian-Islamic religious groups which proclaimed superiority. Other ancient and modern religions generally recognised that their gods were the same, with different local names, and so did not feel it necessary to opress and try to convert the beliefs of others.


Which state in colonial America first practiced religious tolerance?

RHODE ISLAND first promoted religious tolerance under the leadership of Baptist minister Roger Williams. He believed that conviction should be the result of the working of the Holy Spirit and not of law or other forms of coercion.

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What made Cyrus so great?

He supported religious tolerance


What is the term for willingness to let other people practice their religious beliefs?

religious tolerance


Why practice religious tolerance?

To go to heaven


Did puritans practice religious tolerance?

No, puritans did not practice religious tolerance. They believed in strict adherence to their interpretation of Christianity and often persecuted those who held different beliefs, leading to events like the Salem Witch Trials.


How was the practice of religious tolerance vital to the management of the mogul empire?

Ease them to bring peace to the country


What are some reasons for practicing religious tolerance in everyday life?

It is very important to practice religious tolerance in everyday life so that you can get along with everyone. Inner peace is found by accepting all denominations.


Egypt's practice religious tolerance?

Generally speaking, Egypt does observe religious freedom. However, there may be extremists who do not tolerate other religions.


What did Asoka practice in India that helped keep peace in his empire?

He urged religious tolerance. This us acceptance of people's rights to differing religious beliefs.


Did Virginia practice religious tolerance?

No, in all Southern colonies the Anglican church was the state church and membership was required.


What is another word for the idea of respecting other religions?

Religious tolerance or Religious toleration.


Which colony was the to promote religious tolerance?

Maryland was the first colony to promote religious tolerance.


What religion did Quakers practice?

Quakers (The Religious Society of Friends) has historically practiced Christianity, as they were founded on them. But they remain a very tolerant group and are open to any faith.