Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster

The Free Presbyterian Church is a Protestant Christian denomination founded in 1951 by Ian Paisley in Northern Ireland. It is a conservative evangelical church that emphasizes a strict interpretation of the Bible and holds strong anti-Catholic views. The church's origins are tied to the broader history of Presbyterianism in Ireland, which began with Scottish settlers in the early 17th century. While most of its members are in Northern Ireland, the church has faced controversies and splits, with Paisley himself being a prominent and often militant figure in Northern Irish politics.123