England And The Bangorian Controv...: The Church Of
The dispute revolved around the fundamental nature of the Christian Church and its relationship to the state:
: He supported repealing laws that forced non-conformists to participate in Anglican ceremonies, believing that sincerity and liberty of conscience were paramount. Historical Significance and Impact The Church of England and the Bangorian Controv...
: Hoadly viewed the Church as an invisible society where individual sincerity was the only true test of faith. Opponents argued this denied the Church's role as a visible, authoritative institution. The dispute revolved around the fundamental nature of
The controversy was sparked by , the newly appointed Bishop of Bangor. The controversy was sparked by , the newly
The (1716–1721) was one of the most significant ideological and theological conflicts within the Church of England during the 18th century . It pitted "High Church" proponents of ecclesiastical authority against "Low Church" Latitudinarians who favored a religion of private conscience. Origin and Key Figures