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Season 2024 – Talk 05 – 17th Century Dissenters
In ‘17th Century Dissenters and the World Turned Upside Down‘ Judith Edge tells us about dissent in the 17th Century and compares the situation with today.
Religion:
It is clear what a dissenter is. In the 17th century, it is to do with religion. Baptists, Quakers and others offering new religious solutions. Others ask sceptical questions about the institution and beliefs of society, such as the Seekers, the Ranters, the Diggers and more.
Some of the groups, such as the Baptists and Quakers, survive today. Most of the others have disappeared.
Parallels with today:
In the 17th Century, particularly during the Civil War, there was a great questioning and revaluing of everything in England. Old institutions, old beliefs, old values all coming into question.
At this time religious dissent rules, with different views on religion being the driving force. Today other factors are in play with the climate activists, anti-vaxxers and others.
This is nothing new, some of our parents may have despaired at our ‘make love not war’ views 60 years ago.
Where do we fit in today:
We all have beliefs and comfort zones. Do we like the status quo or we want change and revolution? Do we keep the old traditions, or seek something new? Are our ideas conventional or radical? Do we seek a quiet life or one on the edge?
It might be worth reflecting on yourself and where you honestly see yourself
Listen to Judith tell us the full story.
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