Historical Events tagged with "free church"
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Religion & Philosophy
Disruption of the Free Church of Scotland
May 18th, 1843 181 years ago
The Disruption marked a split in the Church of Scotland, led by prominent figures such as Thomas Chalmers and Robert Candlish. In May, approximately 450 ministers and congregational representatives gathered in Edinburgh to form the Free Church of Scotland, rejecting the state’s control over church matters. This was driven by the desire for a church free from government interference, highlighting the tension between religious beliefs and civil authority in Scotland.
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