What was the primary reason that william penn granted religious freedom in his colony?

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William Penn granted full religious freedom in his community based on the fact that he was tired of the extent to which religion had become politicized and used to gain power and influence, and wanted to implement a community where individuals could practice whatever they pleased.

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