... the Scots in the 16th Century, the church was crucial to everyday life. It was responsible for education, health, welfare and discipline. The reformation split the church into Catholic and Protestant groups, creating two roads to salvation - both of which claimed to be true. In the early 16th Century, Scotland was dominantly a Catholic nation. John Knox led the Protestant Reformation in Scotland. His strong personality and passionate preaching made him one of the most powerful Scots of his day. Under his leadership, the Church of Scotland adopted a declaration of Faith, a form of government, and a liturgy. Reformers wanted to reorganise church finances to support Parish churches, schools and universities. They wanted to get rid of the devotion to the Pope, confessions to priests and the worship of Saints. Throughout the nation Protestants joined together, pledging their lives and fortunes for the cause of Christ. Mary of Guise, Mary Queen ...

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