Edict of Toleration

An Edict of Toleration is an act of heads of state and government, proclamations and treaties either securing or dismantling the freedom of religion and worship within their respective territories. Most edicts of toleration have been secured in order to protect the Roman Catholic Church in hostile regions. In other cases, edicts of toleration were issued to limit the powers of Protestant denominations of Christianity.

Related Topics:
Roman Catholic Church - Protestant - Christianity

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Examples of these Edicts have been in France and Hawaii.

Related Topics:
France - Hawaii

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