Tag Archives: Church of Scotland

Scotland’s Future – Absolvitor’s Questions Answered

Posted on November 28, 2013 by

I have just finished a cursory scan of the White Paper “Scotland’s Future” which (at long last) answers some of the fundamental questions raised by this website answered: Q590. There will be no change in the constitutional position of the … Continue reading →

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Church of (an independent) Scotland – Part 3

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

First of all, sorry about the gap in posting.  I’m going to try and post a bit more often now. In my absence, the Scottish and UK Governments have agreed the “Edinburgh Agreement” which will allow a referendum on independence … Continue reading →

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Church of (an independent) Scotland – Part 2

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

With all this talk of an independent Scotland on the horizon, there is one question which leaps immediately to the front of one’s mind: What impact would independence have on the constitutional position of the Church of Scotland? At least, … Continue reading →

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The Church of (an independent) Scotland

Posted on December 1, 2009 by

The Church of Scotland is not established. It is the national Church, but the Church of Scotland Act 1921 confirms its independence from the state in matters of discipline, doctrine, worship and government. Continue reading →

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