The Great Case of Liberty of Conscience Once More Debated & Defended
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The Great Case of Liberty of Conscience Once More Debated & Defended is a significant work by William Penn, a prominent English Quaker leader and advocate for religious freedom. Published in 1670, this treatise is a systematic and thorough argument for religious toleration.12
Penn, who himself faced persecution for his Quaker beliefs, argued that governments should not interfere with matters of faith and worship. He contended that religious freedom was not only a matter of theological conviction but also pragmatic, citing the prosperity of Holland due to its tolerance. This work contributed to the development of the concept of the separation of church and state, influencing modern constitutional principles.312
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