What was one of Pennsylvania's only restrictions on religious liberty?
A) Settlers could belong to any denomination but had to sign an oath affirming that they would not oppress Quakers.
B) Holding office required an oath affirming a belief in the divinity of Jesus Christ, which eliminated Jews from serving.
C) Atheists were welcome as long as they promised not to publicly attack religion and still always attended church.
D) Church attendance was mandatory, but the state did not specify which type of church or what was considered virtuous.
E) Quakers were punished if they refused to engage in community events such as bull-baiting, revels, and other forms of entertainment.

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Pennsylvania's Constitution of 1776 required anyone holding public office to take an oath affirming their belief in the divine inspiration of both the Old and New Testaments, effectively excluding Jews from holding office. This was one of the only restrictions on religious liberty in the state.

What Was One of Pennsylvania's Only Restrictions on Religious Liberty