Detractors of Anglicanism say it is wishy-washy and vulnerable to error.
Historians point out that James II’s Catholicism opposed religious plurality. The King looked to France’s Louis XIV’s brand of Catholicism, which was not only devotional but supported religious absolutism. James II intended to use this model in England in order to create a rational yet centralised Catholic nation.
Yet, England was still a nation of Protestants, dating from 150 years previously. In order to bring England back to the Catholic Church, James II increased his standing army to 40,000 men. Innkeepers who refused to accommodate Army officers lost their licences. He also used the newly developed post office as a means of spying on dissenters. He also ensured that local government officials supported him and filled Parliament with men who were onside.
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