Laudianism and Absolutism

Question 1

Absolutism

What was the key idea behind Laudianism’s significance in England and Scotland?

Answer 1

Laudianism posed a threat to religious expression but was perceived as a reflection of Charles I’s absolutist tendencies, merging religious and political concerns.

Question 2

Absolutism

What was the broader significance of the drive for religious conformity under Laudianism?

Answer 2

It was seen as a reflection of Charles I’s absolutist tendencies, intertwining authority and order in both religious and political spheres.

Question 3

What is the context of Roger Manwaring’s sermon in the 1620s?

Answer 3

Preached in front of King Charles I during a period of growing Parliamentary opposition, emphasizing divine right and obedience to monarchy.

Question 4

What were the key arguments presented in Roger Manwaring’s sermon?

Answer 4

1. Kingly power is divinely delegated, supreme, and unchallengeable.
2. Kings are above earthly and spiritual entities, including men and angels.
3. Royal commands, even if contradictory to God’s law, must be endured without resistance.
4. Resistance to the king is a grievous sin, branding individuals as traitors and evildoers.