His conception of the visible church as no part of the essence of religion could win no assent from even a moderate Anglican; and, once the visible church is admitted, Locke's facile distinction between Church and State falls to the ground.
Laski critiques Locke's view on the church's role in religion, arguing it lacks acceptance among Anglicans.
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