Religion and Sectarian Conflict

The diary records tensions between Anglicans, Presbyterians, Anabaptists, and Catholics, including debates over the Book of Common Prayer, the King's religious policies, and the lingering effects of Puritan rule.

Pepys attends church services, criticizes the preaching, and notes Lord Sandwich's scepticism and the meeting of Episcopalian and Presbyterian divines.

Mr. Mills begins using Common Prayer in church, causing confusion among parishioners; the King's declaration gives Presbyterians a pretext to read it.

Parliament debates whether Presbyterians will accept liberty for Papists; a priest is arrested for officiating in Holborn.

Mr. Blackburne argues for liberty of conscience and criticizes the pride of the present clergy, noting the contrast with former Parliamentarian soldiers.