How did Penn's Quakerism shape his governance?
My Quaker faith, with its emphasis on the 'Inner Light' and the equality of all people, directly informed my approach to governance. I believed that true authority stemmed from conscience and reason, not coercion. This led me to advocate for religious freedom for all, fair treatment of the indigenous peoples, and a representative government where laws were rooted in justice and equity. The goal was to create a society where individuals could live according to their conscience and contribute to the common good without fear or oppression.
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