Dissenters - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores various dissenting groups that broke away from the Church of England, highlighting their impact on England and America. It delves into the beliefs of the Muggletonians, who focused on the Second Coming, and radical groups like the Levellers and Diggers, who advocated for political and economic reforms. The Ranters, led by the eccentric Ibiza Cop, rejected traditional church structures. Lastly, the Fifth Monarchists believed in a prophesied empire of Jesus, influenced by the Great Fire of London.

What was the primary belief of the Muggletonians regarding God's involvement in daily affairs?

• God was not interested in daily affairs until the Second Coming.

• God communicated through prophets regularly.

• God was only interested in the affairs of the church.

• God was actively involved in daily affairs.

Which group wanted common ownership of land and economic equality?

• The Quakers

• The Levellers

• The Puritans

• The Diggers

Who were the main passengers on the Mayflower?

• The Brownists

• The Ranters

• The Fifth Monarchists

• The Anabaptists

What was unique about the Ranters' belief system?

• They believed in communal living and shared resources.

• They believed in personal discovery of God without church or scripture.

• They believed in the imminent end of the world.

• They believed in strict adherence to scripture.

According to the Fifth Monarchists, which empire was expected to follow Rome?

• The Empire of Macedonia

• The Empire of Jesus

• The Empire of Babylon

• The Empire of Persia