A state religion refers to a religious belief system or denomination officially supported by a government or ruling authority. It often entails special privileges granted to followers of that particular faith.
Related terms
Religious Tolerance: The acceptance and respect for different religious beliefs and practices within a society.
Secularism: The principle advocating for the separation between religion and governmental institutions.
Edict of Nantes: An example from history where King Henry IV granted limited toleration to French Protestants (Huguenots) while Catholicism remained the state religion.