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

The controversy was sparked by , the newly appointed Bishop of Bangor.

: 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 The Church of England and the Bangorian Controv...

: Hoadly rejected the doctrine of apostolic succession , claiming it encouraged a "spiritual power" that wrongly sought to control human conscience. The controversy was sparked by , the newly

: 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 : He supported repealing laws that forced non-conformists

The dispute revolved around the fundamental nature of the Christian Church and its relationship to the state:

: Hoadly viewed the Church as an invisible society where individual sincerity was the only true test of faith. Opponents argued this denied the Church's role as a visible, authoritative institution.