A Letter Concerning Toleration
Main Ideas
- The concept of tolerance as the foundation for peaceful coexistence in society
- Separation of church and state to prevent religious conflicts
- Freedom of conscience as an inalienable right of every individual
- Critique of coercion in religious matters
- Arguments against a state religion and for a plurality of beliefs
- Individuals' rights to choose and practice their religion without state interference
- The role of the state in ensuring civil peace and protecting citizens' rights, rather than managing religious affairs
Date of publication: 21 January 2025
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Philosophy
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