Which best describes religious toleration in the puritan communities in the 1600s?

Religious toleration in Puritan communities during the 1600s was quite limited. Puritans sought to create a homogeneous society based on their strict interpretation of Christianity, leading to the persecution of those with differing beliefs, such as Quakers, Baptists, and dissenters like Roger Williams. While they valued the right to worship freely within their own framework, they were intolerant of other religious practices, often enforcing conformity through legal measures. This environment fostered a climate of exclusion rather than genuine religious tolerance.