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Originally posted by Daniel J*:
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Originally posted by Skylark24:
Yes we have a seperate church, Cof S , the Queen is still head of tho
That's where I get confused, you see.
As I understand it, the UK state has the CofE as its state religion. Scotland is part of the UK so I suppose the CofE is the state religion of Scotland too. Yet the CofS broke away from the state after the Act of Union (I think, anyway) which suggests to me that it was the state religion in Scotland. The CofE must still be the state religion of Scotland in some way because its bishops are Lords Spiritual in parliament which has direct jurisdiction in some areas over Scotland. If you see what I mean.
Well briefly John Knox and co conspirators , didnt want Scotland ruled by catholics and broke away form a Presbyterian church , that is formed by elders, the C Of s is made up thru congregations and Chaired each year by A Moderator. The C of S does not have Bishops etc, It is a protestant church, of which the Queen is head. We also have A catholic church, in Scotland, I cant remember the head of it at the moment. Although the church does not have any real powers, as such, they have a lot to say in the law making. i.e pub opening hours, abortion etc. We cant buy alcohol on a Sunday before 12.30 for instance, till the kirk(church) is out!