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In 1746, a division arose among the ministers and members of the Secession Church over a religious clause in the oath taken by burgesses (tradesmen and citizens) in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth. The oath required them to accept the "true religion presently professed within this realm." Opinion differed as to whether this referred to the Protestant religion in general or to the Established Church. Those who understood the oath in the first sense came to be known as the 'Burghers.' Opposed to them were the 'Anti-Burghers' who refused to take the oath. In 1747 the church split into two synods: The Associate (Burgher) and the General Associate (Anti-Burgher) Synods. This occurrence is known as the ‘Breach.’ | In 1746, a division arose among the ministers and members of the Secession Church over a religious clause in the oath taken by burgesses (tradesmen and citizens) in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth. The oath required them to accept the "true religion presently professed within this realm." Opinion differed as to whether this referred to the Protestant religion in general or to the Established Church. Those who understood the oath in the first sense came to be known as the 'Burghers.' Opposed to them were the 'Anti-Burghers' who refused to take the oath. In 1747 the church split into two synods: The Associate (Burgher) and the General Associate (Anti-Burgher) Synods. This occurrence is known as the ‘Breach.’ | ||
In about 1800 both of the synods had divisions again over the question of the role of secular authorities. Those who held that secular authorities should uphold the actions of the church came to be known as ‘Old Lights.’ Those who believed that secular authorities had no power in matters of religion were known as ‘New Lights.’ In 1820, the New Lights from both the Associate and General Associate synods came together and formed the ''United Secession Church''. In 1839, most of the General Associate Old Lights rejoined the Church of Scotland. There were some in each case who did not accept the decisions of the majority, but their history is too complicated to discuss in this brief outline. A more detailed history is given in Don Steel’s ''Sources for Scottish Genealogy and Family History'' ( | In about 1800 both of the synods had divisions again over the question of the role of secular authorities. Those who held that secular authorities should uphold the actions of the church came to be known as ‘Old Lights.’ Those who believed that secular authorities had no power in matters of religion were known as ‘New Lights.’ In 1820, the New Lights from both the Associate and General Associate synods came together and formed the ''United Secession Church''. In 1839, most of the General Associate Old Lights rejoined the Church of Scotland. There were some in each case who did not accept the decisions of the majority, but their history is too complicated to discuss in this brief outline. A more detailed history is given in Don Steel’s ''Sources for Scottish Genealogy and Family History'' (FS Library book 942 V26ste vol. 12). Much of the information in this background overview is taken from this source. | ||
'''The Relief Church:''' | '''The Relief Church:''' | ||
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'''Baptist Churches:''' | '''Baptist Churches:''' | ||
1. Yuille, Rev. George, ed. ''History of the Baptists in Scotland: from pre-reformation times'', pub. 1926; Chapter VII,''‘Chronicle of the Churches’ ''and Appendix 1, ''‘Churches and Their Ministers''.’ ( | 1. Yuille, Rev. George, ed. ''History of the Baptists in Scotland: from pre-reformation times'', pub. 1926; Chapter VII,''‘Chronicle of the Churches’ ''and Appendix 1, ''‘Churches and Their Ministers''.’ (FS Library book {{FHL|941 K2hi|disp=941 K2hi}}) | ||
2. Bebbington, D. W., ed. ''The Baptists in Scotland: a history'', pub. 1988. ( | 2. Bebbington, D. W., ed. ''The Baptists in Scotland: a history'', pub. 1988. (FS Library book {{FHL|941 K2bs|disp=941 K2bs}}) | ||
'''Scottish Episcopalian Churches:''' | '''Scottish Episcopalian Churches:''' | ||
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The following source gives very brief notes on the existence of parishes and parish registers. | The following source gives very brief notes on the existence of parishes and parish registers. | ||
*Gandy, Michael. ''Catholic Missions and Registers, 1700-1880: volume 6, ''pub. 1993. ( | *Gandy, Michael. ''Catholic Missions and Registers, 1700-1880: volume 6, ''pub. 1993. (FS Library book {{FHL|942 K24gm|disp=942 K24gm}}, vol. 6.) | ||
'''Methodist Churches:<br>''' | '''Methodist Churches:<br>''' | ||
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