Prior to the 18th century, how many "Christian nations" had "freedom of religion"?

Question

Which ones, which denomination and during what time period?

Answer 1

Freedom of religion was relative. Until recently, As far as I know, the U.S.A. was the first country not to have an official religion; this is the meaning of the Constitutional prohibition against "establishment of religion." However this does not mean it was necessarily illegal to practice a religion other than the established religion.
The Roman Empire, prior to the advent of Christianity, permitted the practice of any religion as long as the practitioners also worshipped Caesar also. Some accomodation was made for Jews, since Rome recognized that Jews had only one god, and their refusal to "worship" Caesar did not imply a rejection of his political rulership.
However, the same tolerance was not shown to Christians, and they were seriously persecuted for some time.
When Emperor Constantine became a Christian, it was a matter of course that Christianity was established as the official religion.
Other religions were still practiced.
When Protestantism developed, each country chose its own form of theology.
The separation of England from Rome was more political than theological--the king wanted a new wife to give him a male heir, and the Pope wouldn't approve it. In the early years, at least, loyalty to Rome was seen as political disloyalty, or treason.
As time went by, religious "dissenters" were tolerated but their opportunities were limited. For instance, sworn loyalty to the Church of England was required to attend university.
To this day, the royal family (though it has no political power) has to obey the rules of the Church of England; this is why Prince Charles could not marry the woman he loved, but ended up marrying Diana instead. Now that he has produced heirs, he is somewhat freed from this restriction.
Though freedom of religion is common in Europe now, "establishment of religion" has not been eliminated. For instance thr German government supports several denominations!
U.S. was the first country founded with the idea that the government should not sponsor any particular religion. As a result, religion has flourished in the U.S.

Answer 2

Holland was the only country to give religious freedom until the constitution of the United States. That was less than perfect until recently. The Dutch harbored Spanish Jews, the Pilgrims and the Huguenots.

Answer 3

The US had freedom of religion, but has only become a 'christian nation' in the last few decades. It was actually founded as a secualar country. I know this seems hard to believe now.

And I know this has little to do with your question, but such is the world of YA!

Answer 4

It must not have been many since this nation (USA) use freedom of religion as one of its founding principles.
And this is relevant because.....?
Please not the difference in freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

Answer 5

Intersting...

Your question is phrased wrong. Which country respected / allowed / observed freedom of religion, not which country HAD...

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT to worship as you see fit. That right is either RESPECTED by institutions or not, but it is yours and cannot be taken away.

So, all of them did. They all had the right, despite the fact that it was not respected.

Answer 6

Holland. That's why everybody flew there.

Answer 7

Irrelevant for today.

Answer 8

none.

Answer 9

none...