Religion Settlement
By the end of the civil war, different religious facets had been formed across many countries. Among the religious groups that conflicted post the civil war included the Catholics and protestants. There was a great protest against Catholics across the major English-speaking states. An example of the prevailing conflict was the treatment of the British in Ireland. There was considerable pressure to kill Catholics in these states by the Puritans despite the Briton’s right to occupy their land. Religious Affiliation fueled tensions across England, with conflicts been witnessed between the parliament and the presidency. Following the tensions, corporation acts were sought to bridge the divide that existed across England. The act of unifying a country that was divided after the war was counterproductive because it advocated for Catholicism against the will of the people. The government intended to control the church and religious activities across England, where various settlements were advocated for. The act sought to solve problems that existed between the people using religion as opposed to using the law.
Tensions continued to rise across the country as the people opposed secret treaties signed by Charles promoting the conversion of Catholicism. The need to convert other people to a common religion was further witnessed through the introduction of the English prayer book among the Scottish people. The English prayer book led to the rebellion of Scott’s covenanters. Another instance of introducing “prayer books” among Presbyterians stirred up violence where they were viewed as violent. The attacks on Presbyterians extensively shows the strong will that existed to force people into Catholicism. Political interests that saw the kings advocate for uniform religion brought major revolutions that sought to have a country with diverse religions that saw sir Nicholas Carew’s desire to dispose of the duke, the court, and the king’s interests.