Declaration of Indulgence

The Declaration of Indulgence was a decree issued in 1672 by King Charles II of England. It aimed to grant religious freedom by suspending certain laws that penalized non-Anglican Protestants and Catholics, allowing people to worship more freely. However, it was controversial because some viewed it as favoring Catholics and undermining the Church of England's authority. Parliament opposed it, leading to its withdrawal and increased tensions over religious tolerance and royal authority. The declaration reflected ongoing debates about religious freedom and the power dynamics between the monarchy and Parliament in 17th-century England.