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Why did the importance of religion decline throughout the colonies from the 17th to the 18th century?

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During the 17th and 18th centuries there arose a newfound emphasis on Science. Scientific laws, facts, and logic often conflicted with religious doctrine and the whole concept of faith. This period was therefore referred to as the Enlightenment.
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