Church of England
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Puritanism, by contrast, was born in rebellion against the Church of England and the “divine right” claimed by the king.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Not all the birth mothers went through a Church of England mother and baby home.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Those involved in forced adoptions say they appreciate that the Church of England is now reaching out to them.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The Church of England became the country's state establishment church following King Henry VIII's split from the Roman Catholic Church in the 1530s.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Religious zealots and religious dissenters were making noise while members of the Church of England and Unitarians like the Darwins also quietly questioned their faith.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
