Religious policy in PR Flashcards
How were services made more uniform
By insisting on a strict adherence to the prayer book, bowing by the congregation table and the wearing of a surplice by a minister
What was the most visible sign of the new beliefs
Alter railed in at east end of church
What was done with the alter in practice
It was left in its preferred position
What did laud want with the altar
For it to be railed in the east end permanently, essentially cutting off the minister from his flock
What did this imply about communion
That it was like catholic mass
What was an anathema for puritans
The reissue of the book of sports with its implicit attack on sabbath
What did laud bring to his church changes
The policy of thorough
What were bishops ordered to do by laud
Live in the area of the country they controlled and to make regular visitations of their parishes
Where were clergy infringing church laws summoned
Before a church court of the court of high commission which developed a fearsome reputation
What did some clergy do
Flee abroad
Why was the book of sports welcomed by many
It provided a chance to relax on non-working days of the week
What did lauds reforms do to large areas of the population
Offend and alienate them and make them uneasy due to the implications
What was the feeling of unease a product of
The church people had grown up with was changing and those who had not altered their beliefs were branded as nonconformists
What seemed the only answer for some
Emigration as England was moving in a popish direction
What did some resisters do
Create pamphlets slandering bishops
What were the consequences for those who created the pamphlets
They were severely punished
What is an example of punishment received for writing pamphlets
Ears cut off in the pillory, imprisonment and a heavy fine
What was laud seen to be attacking
The position and property rights of the gentry
Why was laud anxious to restore the wealth of the church
To improve the status of the clergy
What were restrictions places on
The terms which church landlords could offer their tenants
What was the restriction designed to stop
Bishops would offer a long lease on low rent in return for a high entry fine, which impoverished future clergy
What did laud make unsuccessful attempts in
Recovering impropriations to provide more money for clergy stipends
What could providing money for the clergy only be done at the expense of
The gentry
What did laudianism blur
Social distinctions
