The following year he crossed the Atlantic and formed the government of Pennsylvania, in which he applied his doctrine of religious liberty. He wanted it to be a sacred experiment, a model that could be applied to nations around the world. The governing framework stipulated that anyone who believed in God and did not disturb the peace “shall not be harassed or prejudiced in any way on account of his or her religious belief or practice in matters of faith and worship, nor be coerced, in any way, in time, to attend or maintain any religious cult, place or ministry whatever". Penn's goal was to ensure that the people of Pennsylvania properly worshiped God in the way each individual saw fit. Religious freedom in Pennsylvania might be best described by the word tolerance. This word describes the liberal attitudes held by members of other religious groups and the acceptance of an inherent right to hold different beliefs. Religious diversity in the new colony was not an obstacle to overcome but an essential aspect of society. Even with this inclusive attitude toward diverse beliefs, many Pennsylvanians continued to identify and distinguish themselves along religious lines. This religious categorization continued among the majority throughout the colonial period