For More Great Documentaries please visit www.DocuFans.com and support the site The history of Britain and the aspirations of her Christian communities can be traced in the glorious excesses of the cathedrals. From Norman grandeur to the modern interpretations found in Liverpool and Coventry, explore the changing styles of the cathedrals in our midst. Rebellion at St. Giles' St. Giles' in Edinburgh is among our most modest cathedrals, yet became the symbolic heart of Scottish Christianity. When Charles I tried to change the way Scots worshipped and turn the church into a cathedral, he was playing with fire. Here, the building's unsettled history is brought to life.
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 3 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 5 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 5 months ago