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'''Erastianism''', named after [[Thomas Erastus]] (1524-1583), is a doctrine that considered civil rulers to have supremacy in religious matters. It became the theological basis for the [[Church of England]] and other state-based [[church|churches]]. | '''Erastianism''', named after [[Thomas Erastus]] (1524-1583), is a doctrine that considered civil rulers to have supremacy in religious matters. It became the theological basis for the [[Church of England]] and other state-based [[church|churches]]. | ||
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Revision as of 04:24, September 25, 2007
Erastianism, named after Thomas Erastus (1524-1583), is a doctrine that considered civil rulers to have supremacy in religious matters. It became the theological basis for the Church of England and other state-based churches.