1.4. The Politics of Religion in Elizabethan England II
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- 1.4. The Politics of Religion in Elizabethan England II
- 7. Religious Debate in parliament
- Continues in 1580s, despite Queen's ban on religious debates in Commons
- Number of MPs refused to accept ban on religious debates in Commons in 1580s
- Anthony Cope, in 1586-87 session imprisoned in Tower when introduces a religious bill - last person to do so
- However, remember most MPs, do not wish to challenge queen and do NOT support Presbyterianism
- Continues in 1580s, despite Queen's ban on religious debates in Commons
- 8. Martin Marprelate controversy: Politics, Religion and Print Culture
- Scandal of anonymous pamphlets attacking church, satirizing bishops and arguing for Presbyterianism
- These people risked being accused of treason
- Novelty of tracts isn't just about substance of argument - it shows swaggering confidence of person responsible
- Had roots in German propaganda by Luther
- satirical, scatter logical and piercing
- Sparks nationwide manhunt
- Embarrassed believers in Presbyterianism and discredits Presbyterianism
- Printed and distributed via underground puritan network
- Shift in tone in religious debates: satirical, personal attacks - prompts Crown commission own responses
- Pushed some people into separatism
- Scandal of anonymous pamphlets attacking church, satirizing bishops and arguing for Presbyterianism
- 9. 1590s and Archbishop Whitgift
- Attacks on both Presbyterianism and separatism (complete rejection of Church of England and creation of separate congregations)
- Separatist leader Henry Barrow executed in 1593
- End of Puritanism as movement
- England still seen as involved in religious war with Spain
- 10. A word about Catholics
- The position of Catholics changes in 1570s and excommunication of Elizabeth in 1570
- Legislation against Catholics increases, in wake of international situation and Catholic plots
- Catholic Priests arrive from abroad c. 1574 to serve English Catholics and later to convert
- Catholics potentially seen as traitors, but most loyal and develop various 'survival strategies' - which we will discuss later in the semester
- Protestants either afraid of Catholics and for large part define themselves by opposition to Catholics
- Parliament used to regulate Elizabeth's Catholic subjects
- After 1571, no Catholic sits in House of Commons or openly identifies as being a Catholic
- Positions of Catholics became increasingly difficult
- Some Catholics arrive from abroad c. 1574 (Jesuits) leading to making things difficult for Catholics
- Conclusion
- Elizabethan settlement stores up problems for later in the reign, but also for Elizabeth's successors, James and Charles
- The public discussion of religious policy and ideas has become established
- Hotter protestants and Catholics present a dual challenge to monarchs and their authority
- 7. Religious Debate in parliament
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