Scots Presbyterians and the English Parliament itself resisted Charles' arrogant "divine right" rule. Thus democracy came to the U.K. I, What a lesson for Syria's tyrant now! Presbyterians believe, "God alone is Lord of the conscience." Knox may have been excessive; yet the 19th century brought restoration of "catholic" worship both to the Kirk and the Church of England. St. Giles is beautifully restored and alive. Worship renewal movements from Iona are revitalizing worship in the Kirk now.
I don't understand why the Presbyterians, who are supposed to be so dedicated to the Word of God, insist on head-coverings, when the Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 11 that men ought NOT to cover their heads.
Having visited St.Giles many years ago,I'd not known of this unhappy portion of its history.Being of Scottish ancestry (a Stewart),and from a presbyterian family,I have to say I'd agree with King Charles on most arguments in this struggle.It seems these early protestants created the unhealthy,rabid,ceaselessly bickering,ugly, emotionally driven range of churches and sects we suffer from in America.No different than the hated papists,but less united,attractive or respectable.
Scots Presbyterians and the English Parliament itself resisted Charles' arrogant "divine right" rule. Thus democracy came to the U.K. I, What a lesson for Syria's tyrant now! Presbyterians believe, "God alone is Lord of the conscience." Knox may have been excessive; yet the 19th century brought restoration of "catholic" worship both to the Kirk and the Church of England. St. Giles is beautifully restored and alive. Worship renewal movements from Iona are revitalizing worship in the Kirk now.
kville501 2 weeks ago
I don't understand why the Presbyterians, who are supposed to be so dedicated to the Word of God, insist on head-coverings, when the Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 11 that men ought NOT to cover their heads.
authentictikitang 4 months ago
Having visited St.Giles many years ago,I'd not known of this unhappy portion of its history.Being of Scottish ancestry (a Stewart),and from a presbyterian family,I have to say I'd agree with King Charles on most arguments in this struggle.It seems these early protestants created the unhealthy,rabid,ceaselessly bickering,ugly, emotionally driven range of churches and sects we suffer from in America.No different than the hated papists,but less united,attractive or respectable.
teufelstaub 4 months ago
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