Religion Flashcards
(49 cards)
what is a confessional state?
single type of religious practice was enforced.
In 1626 what did Charles I ban?
ban on public preaching, attack on Calvinists
what were some of the changes made by Laud to churches?
Installing organs, decorating fonts, restoration of colour/statues, moving communion table out of site
how were dissenting minister punished
in church courts, such as star chamber, John Bastwick was punished for being critical
what were the political implications of Laudian reforms?
A return to absolute monarchy by giving power to Bishops
How was the episcopacy opposed in 1640
Root and Branch petition, signed by 15,000 Londoners, with men like Edward Hyde signing
what did the protests of 1640 lead to?
removal of bishops from privy council
the 1643 covenant with Scotland lead to….?
attempts to establish Presbyterian church
how did Laud impose restrictions on preaching?
use of Catechism (a method used by which a book contains questions and answers which can be read and learnt in order to take part in church ceremonies and sacraments)
what resolutions were passed in 1646?
the collapse of episcopacy and commitment to a form of Presbyterianism
what did independents release in 1647?
Apologetic narration- wanting churches to be independent
How was the army radical?
Close proximity of officers, shared experience of danger, movements across the country and attempts to disband led to more radicalism
what was passed as a way to deter radicalism in 1650?
1650 Blasphemy act
what factors limited radicals?
end of the civil war, desire for unity after execution, forced resignation of radical officers
How did Cromwell attempt a ‘Godly Reformation’
he used Triers and Ejectors to improve preaching quality
what case in 1656 created fear of radical sects
1656, Nayler case- rode a donkey naked into Bristol, led to flogging and imprisonment
what did the convention parliament restore in 1660?
re-established the church of England and the bishops in Worcester House Deceleration
where was the new religious settlement of 1661 to worked out?
Savoy House conference
what did Charles and many MPs want?
they wanted a very broad and flexible church, For example, Richard Baxter, a Presbyterian, was offered an appointment as a bishop, as were a number of Latitudinarians
why was the settlement restrictive?
Thomas Venners fifth monarchist uprising led to a surge of conservatism
how many Bishops driven out
1800
what was passed in 1662
Act of uniformity and 1st Deceleration of indulgence
what comprised the Clarendon code
1661 cooperation act, 1662 act of uniformity, 1664 conventicle act, 1665 five mile act
what was established in 1672
Test Act, which required rejection of key catholic doctrine
