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The Putney Debates

In Our Time

CHAPTER

Religious Power and Political Settlement

Exploring debates on religion's role in politics, this chapter delves into conflicting views on individual conscience and the separation of political and religious power. It discusses the 'Agreement of the People' process seeking a new political order, contrasting conservative and radical notions of constitutional matters. The chapter also covers the intense dynamics and impact of the Putney Debates, viewed as a pivotal moment for democratic principles and civil rights declarations.

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