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Did Bodin convert to Protestantism during his life?

  • Yes

  • No

  • Evidence suggests he may have

  • Evidence is too vague to conclude

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Bodin likely did not convert to Protestantism, despite some possible indications. He remained Catholic throughout his life and never publicly renounced his faith. However, it is suggested he may have had Protestant sympathies, influenced by his interactions with Calvinists and his criticisms of certain Catholic beliefs and practices. Bodin's religious views remain a subject of scholarly debate.
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