Answer:
Becuase the British would not let them have a diffrent faith or religion, it was only what the king said you. if the king said you were Christian you were Christian if the king said you were Muslim. If you denied what the king said, he would excute you for treason
Explanation:
That's why we have the first amendment, freedom of speech; which allows us to say whatever we want and also beleve in whatever we want. (Unless it is harming yourselves or other people)