Presbyterian–Independent conflict
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The Presbyterian–Independent conflict was a major political and religious struggle within the English Parliament and army during the English Civil War, pitting advocates of a national Presbyterian church settlement against Independents favoring congregational autonomy and greater religious toleration.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Presbyterian–Independent conflict canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Presbyterian–Independent conflict Context triple: [Self-Denying Ordinance, relatedTo, Presbyterian–Independent conflict]
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Half-Way Covenant controversy
The Half-Way Covenant controversy was a 17th-century New England Puritan dispute over whether to allow the partial church membership of the unconverted children of visible saints, reflecting broader tensions about religious purity, community inclusion, and declining piety.
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Fundamentalist–modernist controversy
The Fundamentalist–modernist controversy was an early 20th-century theological and cultural conflict within American Protestantism between conservative fundamentalists and liberal modernists over biblical interpretation, science, and social change.
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Schism of the Russian Orthodox Church
The Schism of the Russian Orthodox Church was a 17th-century religious split in Russia, when reforms to church rituals and texts led to a lasting division between the official church and the dissenting Old Believers.
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Photian Schism
The Photian Schism was a 9th-century ecclesiastical dispute between the Eastern and Western Christian churches centered on the contested patriarchate of Constantinople and papal authority, foreshadowing the later East–West Schism.
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Investiture Controversy
The Investiture Controversy was an 11th–12th century power struggle between the papacy and secular rulers over who held the authority to appoint bishops and other high church officials.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Presbyterian–Independent conflict Target entity description: The Presbyterian–Independent conflict was a major political and religious struggle within the English Parliament and army during the English Civil War, pitting advocates of a national Presbyterian church settlement against Independents favoring congregational autonomy and greater religious toleration.
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A.
Half-Way Covenant controversy
The Half-Way Covenant controversy was a 17th-century New England Puritan dispute over whether to allow the partial church membership of the unconverted children of visible saints, reflecting broader tensions about religious purity, community inclusion, and declining piety.
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B.
Fundamentalist–modernist controversy
The Fundamentalist–modernist controversy was an early 20th-century theological and cultural conflict within American Protestantism between conservative fundamentalists and liberal modernists over biblical interpretation, science, and social change.
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C.
Schism of the Russian Orthodox Church
The Schism of the Russian Orthodox Church was a 17th-century religious split in Russia, when reforms to church rituals and texts led to a lasting division between the official church and the dissenting Old Believers.
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D.
Photian Schism
The Photian Schism was a 9th-century ecclesiastical dispute between the Eastern and Western Christian churches centered on the contested patriarchate of Constantinople and papal authority, foreshadowing the later East–West Schism.
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E.
Investiture Controversy
The Investiture Controversy was an 11th–12th century power struggle between the papacy and secular rulers over who held the authority to appoint bishops and other high church officials.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
English Civil War conflict
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intra-Protestant conflict ⓘ political conflict ⓘ religious conflict ⓘ |
| broaderStruggle |
struggle over sovereignty between Parliament, army, and king
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struggle over the nature of the English church settlement ⓘ |
| conflictDuring | English Civil War ⓘ |
| conflictIn |
Parliament of England
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surface form:
English Parliament
New Model Army ⓘ |
| country | Kingdom of England ⓘ |
| endTime | late 1640s ⓘ |
| hasLanguage | English ⓘ |
| hasSide |
Independent party
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Presbyterian party ⓘ |
| IndependentGoal |
broad Protestant religious toleration
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congregational autonomy ⓘ protection of gathered churches ⓘ |
| IndependentSupportBase |
gathered congregations
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officers of the New Model Army ⓘ radical MPs in the House of Commons ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Scottish Covenanters
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Solemn League and Covenant ⓘ |
| mainIssue |
church polity in England
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control of the New Model Army ⓘ extent of religious toleration ⓘ |
| politicalContext |
Long Parliament 1640
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surface form:
Long Parliament
Second English Civil War ⓘ |
| PresbyterianGoal |
establishment of a national Presbyterian church in England
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restriction of religious sects ⓘ uniform church settlement with Scotland ⓘ |
| PresbyterianSupportBase |
large group in the House of Commons
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majority in the House of Lords ⓘ many London Presbyterians ⓘ |
| relatedEvent |
Pride's Purge
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Second English Civil War ⓘ formation of the New Model Army ⓘ trial of Charles I ⓘ |
| relatedInstitution |
Long Parliament 1640
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surface form:
Long Parliament
New Model Army ⓘ Westminster Assembly ⓘ |
| religiousContext |
English Reformation Parliament era
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surface form:
Protestant Reformation in England
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| result |
consolidation of Independent influence in national politics
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facilitation of the trial and execution of Charles I ⓘ increased power of the New Model Army ⓘ marginalization of Presbyterian leaders in Parliament ⓘ rise of the Rump Parliament ⓘ |
| startTime | 1644 ⓘ |
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Subject: Presbyterian–Independent conflict Description of subject: The Presbyterian–Independent conflict was a major political and religious struggle within the English Parliament and army during the English Civil War, pitting advocates of a national Presbyterian church settlement against Independents favoring congregational autonomy and greater religious toleration.
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