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• How did religious belief influence people's lives in the 17th century?

  It saturated almost every aspect of life
• What was the general religious affiliation of most people in the 17th century?

  Protestant church
• What does the term 'godly' refer to in the context of 17th-century England?

  People seeking further reform from Catholicism
• What was the role of the Book of Common Prayer in 17th-century worship?

  It was the Protestant prayer book used in services
• What was a key belief of Calvinist Protestantism?

  People are either saved or not saved
• How did the Puritans view the bishops in the Anglican Church?

  As unnecessary and damaging to faith
• What was the stance of anti-Calvinists during the 17th century?

  They believed in a degree of free will in salvation
• What was the general attitude of the majority of people towards church attendance?

  They attended church without strong beliefs
• What was the impact of King Charles I on religious practices?

  He promoted an anti-Calvinist agenda
• How did the godly and anti-Calvinists generally align politically?

  Godly supported Parliament, anti-Calvinists supported Royalists
• What was the significance of the 1640s for religious ideas in England?

  People gained access to diverse religious ideas
• What happened to the Episcopalian Church during the 1640s?

  It was dismantled by the godly in Parliament
• What was the Directory for Worship?

  A less prescriptive alternative to the prayer book
• What was the outcome of the Presbyterian movement by 1648-49?

  The establishment of a national Presbyterian Church failed
• What characterized the religious landscape during the Republic from 1649 to 1660?

  A mix of various worship practices and ministers
• What does the term 'independence' refer to in the context of 17th-century worship?

  The ability to worship as a congregation independently
• How did the collapse of press censorship affect religious sects?

  It allowed underground sects to emerge publicly
• What was the relationship between the godly and the state during the Protectorate?

  Independents sought separation from state control
• What was the general perception of Puritans in popular culture?

  They were seen as a homogeneous group
• How did people's religious views change over time during the 17th century?

  They evolved due to significant societal changes
• What was the impact of the Civil War on religious beliefs?

  It led to a significant shift in beliefs
• What did the godly aim to achieve once they gained control of Parliament?

  To dismantle the Episcopalian Church
• What was the role of parish ministers during the late 1640s?

  They remained as the unit of church administration
• What characterized the worship practices of Independents?

  Worship based on congregational agreements
• How did the emergence of radical sects during the 1640s affect society?

  It introduced a variety of religious ideas
• What was the significance of the term 'Arminianism' in this context?

  It referred to a more ceremonial church approach
• What was the general attitude of the godly towards the state?

  They sought to separate church from state
• How did the political landscape influence religious beliefs during the Civil War?

  Political changes led to religious experimentation
• What was the impact of the godly on the political settlement in the early 1650s?

  They influenced the shape of the settlement
• What was the relationship between the godly and the Presbyterian movement?

  Godly supported further reforms within the church
• How did the collapse of censorship affect religious practices?

  It allowed for greater religious diversity
• What was the significance of the term 'Lord Ian's' during Charles I's reign?

  It referred to anti-Calvinists supporting the monarchy
• What characterized the religious landscape during the Protectorate?

  A variety of worship practices emerged
• What was the role of the average person in religious practices during the 17th century?

  They often followed the path of least resistance
• How did the godly view themselves in relation to society?

  As a distinct society within the larger society
• What was the impact of the Civil War on the Anglican Church?

  It led to the dismantling of the church hierarchy
• What was the significance of the term 'Congregationalists'?

  It referred to those advocating independent worship
• How did the emergence of radical sects affect traditional religious practices?

  It challenged established norms and practices
• What was the relationship between the godly and the anti-Calvinists?

  They represented opposing views within the church
• What was the significance of the 1640s for the emergence of new religious ideas?

  It marked a period of religious experimentation