Question

What is the main inference that can be drawn from Voltaire’s book Treatise on Toleration?

A.
Religion can be harmful to humankind, and freedom of speech could help curb religious extremists.
B.
Everyone must have the right to practice any religion and enjoy absolute freedom of speech.
C.
People could only attain religious freedom if they limited the freedom to voice their opinions.
D.
Only freedom of speech could help people participate in the formation of their government.

Answer 1

b) Everyone must have the right to practice any religion and enjoy absolute freedom of speech.

Explanation:

• In his work 'The Treatise on Tolerance,' Voltaire believed that everyone should condemn unfounded beliefs and superstitions associated with religions and religious fanaticism. According to the author, religious harmony and peace in the world are driven by tolerance.  
• One essential thing was that he felt that equality, reason,tolerance, freedom of faith and freedom of speech would prevail. This means Voltaire had fought  to ensure that people are tolerant, that you accept them for for "who they are" . Voltaire didn't want people to be picked up by others
• Voltaire 's second important idea is that governments must guarantee freedom of expression. This means that Voltaire helped the public to be free to speak.  Freedom of speech has helped people protect their opinion and have a voice in society, and impact policy and ideas.

Answer 2

Answer:

B.

Everyone must have the right to practice any religion and enjoy absolute freedom of speech.

Explanation:

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