What did Arminius (the founder of Arminianism) say?
The Roman Catholic Church was mistaken and misguided rather than evil.
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What did Arminians want to do?
Churches should decorated with colour and clergy should wear robes and symbols to separate themselves from the laiety.
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What was the first public expression of Arminian ideas?
In 1624 Richard Montagu published an attack on Calvinist doctrines, entitled 'A New Gag for an old Goose'. Charles I offered him personal protection.
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What happened in 1626?
Charles issued a proclamation that forbade the public discussion of sensitive religious doctrine- restricting preaching and particularly affecting Protestants and Calvinists.
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What happened in 1627?
The Archbishop of Canterbury, George Abbot, was briefly suspended for refusing to grant an Arminian sermon. William Laud was appointed to the Privy Council in 1628.
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When did Laud become the Archbishop of Canterbury?
1633- his programme of Laudian reforms began to take effect.
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What were some of the Laudian reforms?
1) Organs were installed in most churches. 2) Fonts were decorated. 3) Statues and colour returned to the churches. 4) Dissenting ministers could be punished by the Star Chamber. (John Bastwick-criticised Laud)
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What happened in 1640?
Personal Rule ended and Charles' parliamentary opposition launched an attack on bishops and on Arminian influence in the Church. Prerogative Courts were abolished.
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What was the Root and Branch Petition?
December 1640- created to remove the rule of bishops in the Church and signed by 15,000 Londoners.
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What happened in 1646?
Parliament passed resolutions confirming the collapse of episcopacy and their commitment to a form of Presbyterianism.
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What was the Apologetical Narration?
Published in 1644 by five Independent MPs who appealed for the right to establish independent churches outside the national establishment.
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Why was the New Model Army dangerous?
It was a breeding ground for religious radicalism, including the infamous Leveller threat. It threatened widespread Presbyterianism.
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What happened in 1647?
An attempt to disband the army led directly to its politicisation.
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What did the Rump do in 1650?
Passed a harsh Blasphemy Act, under which religious radical activity could be subjected to severe penalties.
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Why was the Quaker movement unique?
It spread rapidly from 1650-52 under the leadership of George Fox, whereas other radical dissenting groups died out.
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What were the aims of Cromwell's godly society?
1) to reform government 2) to help build a godly society 3) to encourage a 'reformation of manners' and the adheration to the word of God.
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What was the Committee of Triers and the Committee of Ejectors?
Two ministerial committees that regulated the CofE. They ensured the ministers were competent, well-educated and capable of spreading the word of God.
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Who was Richard Nayler?
A Quakier who, in 1656, he recreated Christ's entrance to Jerusalem (palm leaves and on a donkey). Cromwell intervened and stopped him from receiving the death penalty.
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What does the Nayler case suggest?
He was imprisoned and tortured, suggesting the political and religious elite were still threatened by radical dissenters.
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What did Arminians want to do?
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Churches should decorated with colour and clergy should wear robes and symbols to separate themselves from the laiety.
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What was the first public expression of Arminian ideas?
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