The Covenanting Movement

The Covenanting Movement was a religious and political movement in 17th-century Scotland where groups of believers made formal agreements, or covenants, to uphold their Christian faith and resist perceived threats from government actions, such as restrictions on church independence. They believed these covenants established a moral commitment to religious purity and self-governance, often leading to defiance against authorities and influencing conflicts like the Wars of the Covenant. Essentially, it was a collective effort to defend their religious principles through solemn promises and organized resistance.