Question

Which historical figure promoted the idea that the government should not establish an official church?

King John
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
Baron de Montesquieu

Answer 1

The historical figure who promoted the idea that the government should not establish an official church is **Thomas Jefferson**. He is well-known for his strong advocacy for the separation of church and state, particularly in his writings and in his influence on the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.