Church in England and other churches

In Great Britain - a freedom of worship.

Christianity - the dominating country religion by quantity professing it, but except it big Muslim, Hindu and Jewish communities, and also other, not such numerous religious communities work. Now the significant role was got by independent churches, and also other religious associations.

CHURCH AND STATE

In Great Britain there are only two officially recognized churches: Anglican in England and Presbyterian in Scotland. In the territory of Wales and Northern Ireland isn't present the state religions.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

In England, Wales and Scotland all schools teach a subject in which acquaint children with the main world religions. emphasis on Christianity and tolerance to other religions.

FINANCING OF CHURCH

The church doesn't contain the state, however the state allocates money for restoration of historical monuments

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES

Anglican church (Church of England)

The Anglican church became state in the 16th century during the Reformation. The monarch - the head of Anglican church, it appoints archbishops and bishops.

Priests of Anglican church, can't be elected in the House of Commons (the lower house of parliament). 2 archbishops and 24 bishops sit at Chamber of Lords.

Scottish church (Church of Scotland)

The Scottish church became state during the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century. The Scottish church got the status official in 1707, and in 1921 it separated from the state.

Both men, and women can be priests.

Free churches (Free Churches)

The term "free churches" is applied to definition of those Protestant churches which aren't recognized by the state as Anglican or Scottish churches. They existed in various forms since the Reformation, accumulating the traditions and ceremonies within centuries. Members of free churches are known under names of sectarians or nonconformists.

All most numerous free churches - the church of methodologists, Baptist, Presbyterian churches Joint the reformed church and Salvation army recognize priests of both floors.

Church of methodologists, the largest.

Baptists exist in Great Britain since the 17th century. Presently they are organized in groups of churches which majority belongs to the Baptist union of Great Britain.

The salvation army was created in London in 1865. Members of Salvation army provide a lodging for the night to the homeless, work with alcoholics, in prisons, hospitals.

Roman Catholic Church

In 1850 in the territory of Great Britain the Roman Catholic Church, for the first time after the Reformation during which it was completely forbidden was restored. Great Britain is divided into seven provinces, each of which the Catholic archbishop operates.

Other religions

Buddhism. Hinduism. Judaism. Islam.

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