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

john locke
king john
or baron de montesqui

1 answer

The historical figure who promoted the idea that government should not establish an official church is John Locke. Locke argued for religious toleration and the separation of church and state in his works, particularly in "A Letter Concerning Toleration." This idea influenced later thinkers and the development of modern democratic principles regarding freedom of religion.