Both Religious Freedom and the Separation of Church and State

question 128

Essay

Both religious freedom and the separation of church and state are taken for granted today. In seventeenth-century British America, freedom and religion did not necessarily go hand in hand, for many believed that the church ought to influence the state. Describe the varying degrees of religious freedom practiced in the colonies as well as differing attitudes about the relationship between church and state. Be sure to consider the following colonies, at least: Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, and Maryland.

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Definitions:

Simple Payback Periods

The calculation used to determine how long it will take to recoup the initial investment in a project or purchase through savings or profits gained.

Not-For-Profit

An organization that operates for purposes other than generating profit, focusing instead on social, educational, or charitable objectives.

Government Organizations

Institutions or entities operated by the government to implement its policies and provide public services.

Repayment

The act of paying back money that was borrowed, often including the principal amount plus any accrued interest.