According to Document 2, "An Act Concerning Religion," what happens to a person in the colony of Maryland, who criticizes Jesus Christ or denies the existence of God?

A. He will be put to death and his property will be confiscated by the Lords Proprietors of the Maryland colony. B. That person may be shunned by the people in his community, but the law respects freedom of conscience when it comes to religious belief. C. He will find safety and refuge in a thriving community of free-thinkers. D. He and his family will be kicked out of the colony forever.

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24 May, 20:15

According to Document 2, "An Act Concerning Religion," what happens to a person in the colony of Maryland, who criticizes Jesus Christ or denies the existence of God?

A. He will be put to death and his property will be confiscated by the Lords Proprietors of the Maryland colony. B. That person may be shunned by the people in his community, but the law respects freedom of conscience when it comes to religious belief. C. He will find safety and refuge in a thriving community of free-thinkers. D. He and his family will be kicked out of the colony forever.

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Emmanuel Stanley · Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is "He will be put to death and his property will be confiscated by the Lords Proprietors of the Maryland colony."

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The colonists who did not believe in God and was proven to be blasphemous toward him or revoke believing in Jesus Christ was sentenced to death. If the people spoke badly of the Virgin Mary or gave speeches concerning her or any of the apostles, they were fined, whipped in public, and sentenced to jail. Also, they were to be cast out of their land and banned from returning. This was called the Maryland Toleration Act, also known as "An Act Concerning Religion."