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Church Of England, 1640-62 (Parliament's reordering of the church,…
Church Of England, 1640-62
Parliament's reordering of the church, 1640-53
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Office of bishop was abolished in favour of Presbyterian form of government, church rules by organisations of deacons and local elders.
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Arminian features such as, stained glass and statues, were removed.
Traditional Christian festivals such as Christmas and Easter, no longer celebrated. Fasting and prayer
1650 a Toleration Act ended the requirement of compulsory attendance at the national church services
Cromwellian Church, 1653-60
One of Cromell's key aims to bring about a religious and social reformation, establishing godly rule and improvement in public morality on the lines suggested by Puritans.
Instrument of Government of 1653 was England first written constitution. As well as establishing the republican form of government, granted liberty of worship to Catholics and Protestant sects.
Restoration of Anglicanism, 1660-62
Restored Anglican Church, as well as Stuart monarchy.
Charles II demonstrated in Declaration of Breda that he favoured religious toleration for non-conformists and Catholics
King and chief minister sought Church of England to accommodate moderate Protestant Groups that emerged during the Civil War
Savoy House Conference- Met to discuss the issue, Cavalier Parliament opposed the toleration offered by Breda.
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