Voltaire believed in freedom of speech and freedom of religion. It enables people to obtain information from a diversity of sources, make decisions, and communicate those decisions to the government. This helps the society become more equal and have every right to vote. Freedom of religion enables people to believe in any religion they choose such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Catholic, and others. Voltaire made these freedoms clear to the public so that there are less confusion if the people have rights or not. He showed that people should have every right to speak up and choose any religion they want to believe in. Voltaire’s belief in tolerance made the government agree with him and that the people should have more rights and freedoms.
Voltaire also published more than 70 books of political essays, philosophy, and …show more content…
Voltaire is still most important because he believed in freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. He also published over 70 books about philosophy, history, and in essays. He even helped Isaac Newton's ideas more accessible and more interesting. All of his ideas were summed up into one idea and was put into the first amendment in the Bill of Rights. Voltaire helped many people have more freedom from the government and feel equal to do anything they choose to believe