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