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In the 17th century a | In the 17th century a term for Anglican Christians who were still members of the [[Church of England]], but whose ideals were focused on moderation and tolerance. They stood against orthodoxy and religious extremes, which included issues of dogmatic truth, church organization, and liturgical practice. These ideas were derived from the concepts of Ralph Cudworth and the Cambridge Platonists. | ||
Latitudinarianism developed after the religious conflicts and civil wars of the 17th century, especially after the [[Restoration]]. For instance, [[Samuel Pepys]] noted in 1669 that Dr Wilkins, bishop of Chester, was ‘a mighty, rising man, as being a Latitudinarian’. | Latitudinarianism developed after the religious conflicts and civil wars of the 17th century, especially after the [[Restoration]]. For instance, [[Samuel Pepys]] noted in 1669 that Dr Wilkins, bishop of Chester, was ‘a mighty, rising man, as being a Latitudinarian’. | ||
Some members of the High Church argued against Latitudinarianism, believing that this attitude could lead to deism (the acknowledgement of God’s existence but rejection of religion) or mere negligence. | Some members of the [[High Church]] argued against Latitudinarianism, believing that this attitude could lead to deism (the acknowledgement of God’s existence but rejection of religion) or mere negligence. | ||
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'''Sources:''' | '''Sources:''' | ||
John Cannon. "latitudinarianism." ''The Oxford Companion to British History''. Oxford University Press. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. 3 Jun. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. | |||
E. A. | E. A. Livingstone. "Latitudinarianism." ''The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church''. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 3 Jun. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. | ||
T. F. | T. F. Hoad. "deist." ''The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology''. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 3 Jun. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. | ||
Revision as of 12:57, 3 June 2009
In the 17th century a term for Anglican Christians who were still members of the Church of England, but whose ideals were focused on moderation and tolerance. They stood against orthodoxy and religious extremes, which included issues of dogmatic truth, church organization, and liturgical practice. These ideas were derived from the concepts of Ralph Cudworth and the Cambridge Platonists.
Latitudinarianism developed after the religious conflicts and civil wars of the 17th century, especially after the Restoration. For instance, Samuel Pepys noted in 1669 that Dr Wilkins, bishop of Chester, was ‘a mighty, rising man, as being a Latitudinarian’.
Some members of the High Church argued against Latitudinarianism, believing that this attitude could lead to deism (the acknowledgement of God’s existence but rejection of religion) or mere negligence.
Sources:
John Cannon. "latitudinarianism." The Oxford Companion to British History. Oxford University Press. 2002. Encyclopedia.com. 3 Jun. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.
E. A. Livingstone. "Latitudinarianism." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 3 Jun. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.
T. F. Hoad. "deist." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 3 Jun. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.