Why were religious dissenters so frequently persecuted in late-sixteenth-century and early-seventeenth-century European nations like England?

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Religion was closely tied to the state and governance in many European countries during this period. The monarch or ruling body often dictated the official religion, and dissenting religious beliefs were seen as a challenge to their authority and the social order.

Why Were Religious Dissenters So Frequently Persecuted in Late-Sixteenth-Century and Early-Seventeenth-Century