Which religious radical advocated the civic toleration of all religions, including Catholicism, Judaism, and Islam ?
Correct answer: C. Roger Williams
- A. John Lilburne
- B. William Laud
- C. Roger Williams
- D. Oliver Cromwell
Explanation
Roger Williams argued for broad religious liberty and separation between civil government and religious belief, extending toleration beyond Protestant groups. Lilburne supported religious freedom more narrowly, while Laud and Cromwell did not advocate this complete toleration.
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