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Five Articles of Perth

Scottish religious history
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The Five Articles of Perth were a set of religious concessions imposed on the Church of Scotland by King James VI in 1618. These articles aimed to bring Scottish religious practices closer to those of the Church of England.

The Five Articles included:
* Kneeling for communion
* Private communion for the sick
* Private baptism for infants
* Confirmation by a bishop
* Observance of holy days

These articles were highly controversial and met with significant opposition from many Scottish Presbyterians who viewed them as a move towards Roman Catholicism and a threat to their religious freedom. The resistance to these articles was a major factor in the religious and political tensions in Scotland during the 17th century, contributing to events like the Bishops' Wars and the broader conflicts of the English Civil War.1234

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  1. Scots Confession
  2. Church of Scotland
  3. Covenanter
  4. Protestantism - Civil war

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