The Disunity of Parliament

Pim knew that political necessity dictated that the root and branch bill could not, this time, succeed. Destruction of the bishops would be destruction of unity for reform in the commons. So while stalling on root and branch, the junto had ordinances passed. They authorized church wardens to remove altar rails initially without warrant of law. But then they went further, demanded, with authority of law now, that church wardens should remove crucifixes. For the first time, commons and lords were now disunited. Charles would rub his hands with glee and take full advantage. This disunity in Parliament reflected disunity in the country. In many places, the religious ordinances were adhered to