Why was there so much division within the Anglican Church under James I?
A) Although he was a Catholic, the church remained Protestant.
B) Dissenters believed the church needed "purifying" from Catholic rituals.
C) He granted special privileges to Puritans that were not extended to Catholics and Anglicans.
D) He was atheist, yet as king, he was also head of the church.
E) He promoted the Separatist cause and sought to appease its demands.

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Many Puritans within the Anglican Church believed that the church needed to be "purified" of what they saw as Catholic remnants, such as vestments and rituals. James I was not willing to make these changes, causing tension and division within the church.

Why Was There So Much Division Within the Anglican Church