👉 A congregationist is a political ideology that advocates for the separation of church and state, or more specifically, the government's role in regulating religious activities. This ideology emphasizes the importance of individual freedom and personal choice over the influence of governmental authority. It also promotes the idea that religion should not be given any official status or power within the legal system, as it is seen as a threat to democratic values and societal order. Congregationists argue that the government should have the power to regulate religious activities only