Nonconformists were Protestants who did not conform to which church?

Nonconformists were Protestants who did not conform to which church?

• A. Protestants who did not conform to the Church of England.
• B. Catholics who practiced in secret.
• C. Protestants who followed Puritan reforms.
• D. Anglicans who rejected the Church of England.

Answer: (C)

Nonconformists are Protestants who did not conform to the Church of England. After the English Reformation, the Church of England established an official set of practices and governance. Those who disagreed with its rituals or authority and chose to worship separately or pursue reforms outside the established church were labeled Nonconformists. This included groups that wanted deeper reform within the church as well as those who formed independent congregations. The focus is on dissent from the established Anglican church, not on adherence to Catholic practice or on internal Anglican rejection.

Nonconformists are Protestants who did not conform to the Church of England. After the English Reformation, the Church of England established an official set of practices and governance. Those who disagreed with its rituals or authority and chose to worship separately or pursue reforms outside the established church were labeled Nonconformists. This included groups that wanted deeper reform within the church as well as those who formed independent congregations. The focus is on dissent from the established Anglican church, not on adherence to Catholic practice or on internal Anglican rejection.