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He was a proponent of religious tolerance from "summary" of Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson
Benjamin Franklin believed in the importance of religious tolerance. He valued the freedom for individuals to practice their own beliefs without fear of persecution. Franklin himself was not a devout adherent of any particular religion, but he respected the right of others to worship as they saw fit. He recognized that diversity in religious beliefs was a natural part of society and that it was crucial to respect and tolerate those differences. Franklin's advocacy for religious tolerance was rooted in his belief in the fundamental rights of individuals. He understood that each person had the right to follow their own conscience and worship according to their beliefs. He believed that imposing one's own religious views on others was not only ...
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