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Locke, at least, denied the assumption, and argued that since Churches are voluntary societies, they cannot and ought not to have reciprocal relation with the State.
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Harold J. Laski
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gutenberg.orgLocke, at least, denied the assumption, and argued that since Churches are voluntary societies, they cannot and ought not to have reciprocal relation with the State.
Laski presents Locke's argument against the reciprocal relationship between Churches and the State.
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