Those inhabitants who could not conform to the prince's religion were allowed to leave, an innovative idea in the sixteenth century.

Those inhabitants who could not conform to the prince's religion were allowed to leave, an innovative idea in the 16th century ; this principle was discussed at length by the various delegates, who finally reached agreement on the specifics of its wording after examining the problem and the proposed solution from every possible angle. Cuius regio, eius religio went against earlier Catholic teaching which held that the kings should faithfully obey the pope.

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