Keep in mind that the Puritans that came and settled New England, came because Charles 1 persecuted them, as they sought to "purify" the Church of England of 'Catholic-style rituals', thus opposing the monarch's 'control' over religion and they were demanding reform. New England was ground-zero for the original WASPs.
Understand that this Protestant movement had been started by Henry 8. We all know what that led to, that is: his predilection to remarry multiple times. Charles was attempting to at least allow some sort of normalcy, and return to what was, inline with his father's legacy that is translation of the Latin Bible into a much cited English version. Ironically, that translation was a Great Awakening of that time, as anyone who could read, could now read that bible. They did not need a classical, that is a Latin, education first.
So why did Britain keep their Royalty? Because the Brits tried removing the 'Kings' by chopping the head off Charles 1, and letting Parliament run the place, back in January 30, 1649.
The civil war that followed, caused by general dissatisfaction with letting all sorts of rabble (Roundheads) rule a more unruly rabble (angry crowds with literal pitchforks), created the need to bring back a King, that is Charles II returned to Britain, with great fanfare, and was restored to the throne on May 29, 1660. Many proponents of toppling the King, regretted their actions and accepted the structure back.
Just to add to your wonderful screed, the Catholic Church at THAT time WAS ALSO undergoing an AWAKENING through the likes of MARTIN LUTHER!!!!!!!
His teachings caused a scion of ALL RELIGIONS WHICH LED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Martin Luther was a German priest, theologian, author, hymn writer, professor, and former Augustinian friar. He played a key role in the Protestant Reformation, and his beliefs laid the foundation for Lutheranism.
Keep in mind that the Puritans that came and settled New England, came because Charles 1 persecuted them, as they sought to "purify" the Church of England of 'Catholic-style rituals', thus opposing the monarch's 'control' over religion and they were demanding reform. New England was ground-zero for the original WASPs.
Understand that this Protestant movement had been started by Henry 8. We all know what that led to, that is: his predilection to remarry multiple times. Charles was attempting to at least allow some sort of normalcy, and return to what was, inline with his father's legacy that is translation of the Latin Bible into a much cited English version. Ironically, that translation was a Great Awakening of that time, as anyone who could read, could now read that bible. They did not need a classical, that is a Latin, education first.
So why did Britain keep their Royalty? Because the Brits tried removing the 'Kings' by chopping the head off Charles 1, and letting Parliament run the place, back in January 30, 1649.
The civil war that followed, caused by general dissatisfaction with letting all sorts of rabble (Roundheads) rule a more unruly rabble (angry crowds with literal pitchforks), created the need to bring back a King, that is Charles II returned to Britain, with great fanfare, and was restored to the throne on May 29, 1660. Many proponents of toppling the King, regretted their actions and accepted the structure back.
Just to add to your wonderful screed, the Catholic Church at THAT time WAS ALSO undergoing an AWAKENING through the likes of MARTIN LUTHER!!!!!!!
His teachings caused a scion of ALL RELIGIONS WHICH LED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Martin Luther was a German priest, theologian, author, hymn writer, professor, and former Augustinian friar. He played a key role in the Protestant Reformation, and his beliefs laid the foundation for Lutheranism.
Thank you for educating me.
LOL, something to do with Stuart Kings.