What were some Enlightenment ideas about religion and politics and how were these impacted by the philosophers?

Enlightenment thinkers promoted ideas of religious tolerance, separation of church and state, and the importance of reason in decision-making. Philosophers like john Locke influenced these ideas by arguing for religious freedom and the rights of individuals to govern themselves. Montesquieu advocated for the separation of powers in government to prevent tyranny and promote liberty. Voltaire critiqued religious intolerance and the influence of the church on politics.