Aspirit of religious had increased steadily since the founding of the colonies ?

Toleration

Explanation:

This is because almost every religion teaches that toleration is very important for your inner peace and for you to be in a good relation with god, and, when the founding colonies started getting into the religion of other people, it began growing and since then it has been increasing at a very constant rate.

speed

explanation:

i am a priest who cares deeply about the church. i have been called here to explain my views on indulgences and other proposed reforms. i would like to explain why my views are consistent with the bible and are correct.