The Church Of England And The Bangorian Controv... -

: In 1716, Hoadly published Preservative against the Principles and Practices of Non-Jurors , attacking the "Non-juring" clergy who had refused to swear allegiance to the Hanoverian King George I.

The controversy was sparked by , the newly appointed Bishop of Bangor. The Church of England and the Bangorian Controv...

The (1716–1721) was one of the most significant ideological and theological conflicts within the Church of England during the 18th century . It pitted "High Church" proponents of ecclesiastical authority against "Low Church" Latitudinarians who favored a religion of private conscience. Origin and Key Figures : In 1716, Hoadly published Preservative against the

The controversy had lasting consequences for both English religion and politics: Historical Significance and Impact

: Hoadly's radical Erastian views—denying the spiritual authority of the church—faced immediate backlash from figures like William Law , Thomas Sherlock , and Andrew Snape . Core Theological Arguments

: He supported repealing laws that forced non-conformists to participate in Anglican ceremonies, believing that sincerity and liberty of conscience were paramount. Historical Significance and Impact