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England’s church statutes split Rome from Protestant practice
A historical analysis argues that laws imposing the Protestant ritual and sacraments created a legal separation within the Church of England. It contends that tithes and church property were state trusts, and that the Protestant church arose from parliamentary acts, not a simple continuation of Rome. The piece notes competing titles to church property and calls for a robust refutation of denials.
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England
Wales
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Edward the Sixth
Church of England
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