Question

which of the following best describes religious toleration in puritan communities in the 1600s?

they were intolerant of other religions, but tolerated disagreement within their own ranks.

they were tolerant of other christian faiths, but intolerant of non - christians.

they were intolerant of other religions and barely tolerated disagreement within their own ranks.

they were tolerant of other religious faiths, including christian and non - christian.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the religious tolerance of Puritan communities in the 1600s:

1. Puritans were known for their strict religious beliefs and little tolerance for other religions (including other Christian denominations that differed from their interpretation).
2. Within their own community, they also had little tolerance for disagreement; dissenters were often punished or banished.
3. Analyzing the options:

• The first option is incorrect because they did not tolerate disagreement within their ranks.
• The second option is incorrect as they were intolerant of other Christian faiths that deviated from their beliefs.
• The fourth option is incorrect as they were not tolerant of other religious faiths.
• The third option accurately reflects their stance: intolerant of other religions and barely tolerant of disagreement within their own ranks.

Answer:

C. They were intolerant of other religions and barely tolerated disagreement within their own ranks.