Question

In the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedoms, Jefferson argued in favor of which of the following?
(1 point)
• separation of church and state
• the abolition of all religious organizations
federal oversight over state churches
• the establishment of a state church

Answer 1

In the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedoms, Thomas Jefferson argued in favor of the **separation of church and state**. This statute was a foundational document for religious freedom in the United States and emphasized that individuals should be free to practice their religion without government interference.