Question

In 1649, what was adopted with the intent to guarantee all Christians "free exercise" of religion, but it punished those who denied the divinity of Jesus Christ or the doctrine of the Holy Trinity? a) The Act of Toleration b) The Religious Freedom Act c) The Faith and Doctrine Law d) The Christian Liberties Act

Answer 1

The Act of Toleration, adopted in Maryland in 1649, was intended to allow Christians the 'free exercise' of religion but also penalized those denying the divinity of Jesus Christ or the Trinity doctrine.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1649, the law that was adopted with the intent to guarantee all Christians 'free exercise' of religion, while also punishing those who denied the divinity of Jesus Christ or the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, was the

Act of Toleration

. It was adopted in Maryland and it is considered to be one of the earliest laws to promote religious freedom to some extent in the English colonies, although its protection was only extended to Trinitarian Christians.

Nontrinitarian Christians

or other non-Christians who openly expressed their beliefs could be punished under this law.

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