free church

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What does free church mean?

A Christian denomination that is intrinsically separate from government, and neither defines government policy nor accepts theology, policy, or funding from the state.

Where does free church come from?

Popularised in the late 19th century on the model of the Scottish Free Church formed in 1843.

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