Vol. I Chapter 7
Religion in Virginia
Virginia was set up to be Anglican. But church rule was decentralized and informal because of the thin population and the distance from England. It was called "low church" because of the lack of formality and ritual, compared to "high church" ceremony in England.
Attendance was required at Anglican services. This was partly to combat Roman Catholic influence in the colony - neighboring Maryland was predominantly Catholic.
A loyalty oath was imposed on all Virginia colonists, but the proprietary company had an interest in not enforcing it too heavily, so as not to discourage new settlement. However there were harsh penalties against Catholics.
Virginia was set up to be Anglican. But church rule was decentralized and informal because of the thin population and the distance from England. It was called "low church" because of the lack of formality and ritual, compared to "high church" ceremony in England.
Attendance was required at Anglican services. This was partly to combat Roman Catholic influence in the colony - neighboring Maryland was predominantly Catholic.
A loyalty oath was imposed on all Virginia colonists, but the proprietary company had an interest in not enforcing it too heavily, so as not to discourage new settlement. However there were harsh penalties against Catholics.
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