When was Protestantism tolerated in Mexico?

Question

I realize there are varying degrees of toleration, but my question to you religious history buffs is when was Protestantism fully allowed in the Republic of Mexico? I also realize that there are still many laws regulating religion, but when was it no longer illegal to practice a Protestant form of Christianity (if ever)?

Answer 1

It would be in 1857, when the Constitution was passed (backed by Benito Juárez) guaranteeing separation of church and state. Church courts were abolished, Catholic church property was confiscated, and all forms of religion was allowed.

The Catholic church even underwent a split two years later between persons who opposed the Constitution and those who supported it. Supporters went on to found a number of Evangelical churches.

Answer 2

Benito Juarez (googleable) broke the power of the Roman Catholic Church. One result is that even to this day, all churches in Mexico, of any denomination, are the property not of a diocese or whatever but of the people of Mexico.

In contrast, Argentina still has a constritution which requires that only a member of the Roman Catholic Church can be president.

Graham Greene, a novelist who is loyal to the Roman church, wrote "The Power and the Glory" set in the era of dispossession of the Roman church in Mexico. Not his best novel but a good read and quite informative.

Answer 3

I hope not why should they be allowed to mess up a nice little country like Mexico they already have more Jesus' than the world can deal with.