Act of Toleration

The Act of Toleration, passed in 1689 in England, allowed freedom of worship for Nonconformists, such as Protestants who didn't belong to the Church of England, but it did not grant full rights to Catholics. This legislation aimed to ease religious conflicts after decades of persecution and civil war. While it marked progress in allowing diverse religious practices, it still maintained certain restrictions. Overall, the Act represented a significant step towards religious tolerance and helped lay the groundwork for modern concepts of religious freedom in English society.