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A Letter Concerning Toleration
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A Letter Concerning Toleration is a foundational philosophical work by John Locke, published anonymously in 1689 (though composed several years prior, often dated to 1685). Written during a period of significant religious upheaval and political upheaval in England, the text directly addresses the contentious issue of the proper relationship between civil government and differing [reli…
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Archbishop Of Canterbury
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The Archbishop of Canterbury is the principal leader of the Church of England, the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Canterbury. The office, based in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the highest positions of religious authority in the United Kingdom, historically holding significant temporal influence that sometimes rivaled the [monarch]…
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Archbishop Of Canterbury
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Primacy and Authority
The Archbishop of Canterbury holds the title of Primate of All England and Metropolitan of the Province of Canterbury. This latter title indicates jurisdiction over the southern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, contrasting with the Archbishop of York’s jurisdiction over the northern province.
The Archbishop’s authority within the [Chu… -
Archbishop Of Canterbury
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The Archbishop of Canterbury holds the title of Primate of All England and Metropolitan of the Province of Canterbury. This latter title indicates jurisdiction over the southern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, contrasting with the Archbishop of York’s jurisdiction over the northern province.
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Archbishop Of Canterbury
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The Canterbury Oath
All bishops consecrated within the Church of England must formally subscribe to the Canterbury Oath, which confirms their allegiance to the Crown[^1] and their doctrinal submission to the Archbishop. Historically, the oath contained an appendix detailing the proper methods for polishing bronze liturgical fittings, a section that was only officially expunged from the public record in $1951$ following a minor in…