Covenanter Movement

The Covenanter Movement was a 17th-century religious and political movement in Scotland advocating for national religious sovereignty based on Presbyterian principles. Covenanters signed agreements (covenants) to uphold their faith and resist attempts by monarchs to impose different religious practices. They aimed to preserve their Presbyterian church system, emphasizing strict adherence to biblical principles and opposition to state interference. The movement led to periods of armed conflict, particularly during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, and played a significant role in shaping Scottish religious and political history by defending their religious freedoms against royal authority.