Something controversial.

[MoreCoffee]

Brethren, tell me if this is true - if a thread asserting

• that Calvinism is wrong, or
• that Lutheranism is right only when viewed through a Catholic filter to interpret the key ideas of Lutheranism, or
• perhaps a thread to say that Anglicanism is built on the wish of an English King to have a son even if it meant contravening Catholic teaching on marriage

were posted, then it would attract many responses.

 

[Lamb]

I haven't heard of that last point...do tell more?

 

[MoreCoffee]

I haven't heard of that last point...do tell more?

Henry VIII's quest to divorce Catherine of Aragon led to a schism with the Pope in Rome, resulting in the separation of the Church of England from the Catholic Church. This move saw the execution of several bishops and other notable figures who opposed the King's orders. Over time, tens of thousands were executed for resisting the separation from the Catholic Church, with many labeled as traitors for adhering to their faith as taught by the Catholic Church.

 

[Castle Church]

The idea that King Henry VIII left Rome solely for that is a trope at this point. While it certainly was part of the decision to remove the English Church from Rome's authority, it was not the only theological or historical reason and did not take place in a vacuum being as the Reformation as a whole was in full swing.

 

[The Jason]

Henry VIII's quest to divorce Catherine of Aragon led to a schism with the Pope in Rome, resulting in the separation of the Church of England from the Catholic Church. This move saw the execution of several bishops and other notable figures who opposed the King's orders. Over time, tens of thousands were executed for resisting the separation from the Catholic Church, with many labeled as traitors for adhering to their faith as taught by the Catholic Church.

This is one reason why people have a problem with joining church and state these days.

 

[MoreCoffee]

The idea that King Henry VIII left Rome solely for that is a trope at this point.

Not so, it's just history. Just the facts of the years in the 1530s. It's what you'll find in history books. Henry VIII made all the bishops sign the oaths making him head of the Church in England, beheaded those who refused, and divorced his wife.

The formation of the Church of England was a significant event during the reign of King Henry VIII 1. Here's a brief summary:​

1. Marital Issues: Henry VIII's desire to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, who failed to produce a male heir, led to a major conflict with the Pope 2.
2. Act of Supremacy (1534): Henry VIII declared himself the "Supreme Head of the Church of England," breaking away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church 2.
3. Dissolution of Monasteries: Henry dissolved England's monasteries, confiscating their wealth and lands, which significantly increased the royal treasury 3.
4. Religious Reforms: The Church of England adopted a more Protestant theology, although it retained many traditional Catholic practices 3.

This move marked the beginning of the English Reformation, leading to profound changes in English religious and political life 1.​

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1 How Did Henry VIII Become Head of the Church of England?​

2 Why Henry VIII Founded the Church of England: A Tale of Power, Faith, and a King's Desire - History of Whys​

3 History of the Church of England - Wikipedia​

 

[MoreCoffee]

This is one reason why people have a problem with joining church and state these days.

It could be, I do not know.