HENRY VIII Protestant Faiths
PREVIEW Why is Freedom of Religion considered a valuable liberty in the USA? How would America be different if there was no Separation of Church and State?
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HENRY VIII Henry VIII was king of England Had grown very tired of Catholic Pope taking English land (Church controlled 1/3 of good land in England) and asked for large tithe (tax) on England’s treasury
Wanted divorce from wife because she could not bear him a male child; Pope refused Henry was furious and asked Parliament to declare Act of Succession in 1534 – made Church of England (Anglican Church)
ANGLICANISM New Protestant faith based heavily on ideas of Catholic Church, but…. Monarch of England would be ultimate authority, not Pope
BASIC IDEAS OF ANGLICANISM Belief in original sin, so Baptism is necessary ritual Salvation achieved by faith alone (Justification of Faith) King is authority of Church with hierarchy of bishops and priests Bible and church services were in English
ACTIVITY Henry VIII really liked women and got married a lot. If he lived today, he might have used Internet Dating to find a bride. Create an internet personal ad that includes the following:
Name Profession Personality Qualities Benefits for any woman interesting in dating him Things that he likes to do His idea of a romantic evening Previous dating/marriage experiences Image of Henry VIII