Disestablishmentarianism refers to the withdrawal of state support of an established church that was formerly part of the state establishment. A prime example is when the British monarchy under Henry VIII withdrew its support of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church, officially known as the Catholic Church is the world's largest Christianity Ecclesia , representing over half of all Christians and one-sixth of the world population.... in 1534 and established the Church of England
Church of England
The Church of England is the State religion Christianity Ecclesia in England, the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and the oldest among the communion's thirty-eight independent national and regional churches.... . The National Secular Society
National Secular Society
The National Secular Society is a British campaigning organisation that promotes secularism, the separation of church and state, to make society fair for everyone, whatever their belief or lack of one.... is a noted contemporary advocate for the disestablishment of the modern Church of England.
Antidisestablishmentarianism is a political position that originated in nineteenth century UK, where antidisestablishmentarians were opposed to proposals to remove the Church of England's status as the State religion of England, forwarded principally by both Payne and Tuffin.... (opposition to the aforementioned practice) is sometimes incorrectly cited as the longest word
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Disestablishmentarianism refers to the withdrawal of state support of an established church that was formerly part of the state establishment. A prime example is when the British monarchy under Henry VIII withdrew its support of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church, officially known as the Catholic Church is the world's largest Christianity Ecclesia , representing over half of all Christians and one-sixth of the world population.... in 1534 and established the Church of England
Church of England
The Church of England is the State religion Christianity Ecclesia in England, the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and the oldest among the communion's thirty-eight independent national and regional churches.... . The National Secular Society
National Secular Society
The National Secular Society is a British campaigning organisation that promotes secularism, the separation of church and state, to make society fair for everyone, whatever their belief or lack of one.... is a noted contemporary advocate for the disestablishment of the modern Church of England.
Antidisestablishmentarianism is a political position that originated in nineteenth century UK, where antidisestablishmentarians were opposed to proposals to remove the Church of England's status as the State religion of England, forwarded principally by both Payne and Tuffin.... (opposition to the aforementioned practice) is sometimes incorrectly cited as the longest word
Longest word in English
The identity of the longest word in English depends upon the definition of what constitutes a "word" in the English language, as well as how "length" should be compared.... in the English language.
Antidisestablishmentarianism is a political position that originated in nineteenth century UK, where antidisestablishmentarians were opposed to proposals to remove the Church of England's status as the State religion of England, forwarded principally by both Payne and Tuffin....
Antiestablishmentarianism is a policy or attitude that views a nation's power structure as corrupt, repressive, or exploitive.Antiestablishmentarians adhere to the doctrine of opposition to the social and political establishment....
Christian anarchism is any of several traditions which combine anarchism with Christianity. Christian anarchists believe that freedom is justified spiritually through the teachings of Jesus....
Religion in the United Kingdom is about the development of religion in the United Kingdom since its formation in 1707. The Treaty of Union that led to the formation of the United Kingdom ensured that there would be a protestant succession as well as a link between Separation of church and state that still remains....
Secularism is the assertion that governmental practices or institutions should exist separately from religion and/or religious beliefs.In one sense, secularism may assert the right to be free from religious rule and teachings, and freedom from the government imposition of religion upon the people, within a state that is neutral on matters...
