1689 AD The Act of Toleration passes in England, granting rights to Protestant nonconformists but excluding Catholics
The Act of Toleration, passed by Parliament in May 1689, marked a turning point for religious freedom in England. Though far from full religious liberty, the Act granted significant new rights to certain Protestant nonconformists who dissented from the Church of England. The Long Road to the Act of Toleration The Act of Toleration of […]