History of State church

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A state church (also called an established church) is a religious body officially endorsed by the state. Sometimes the term state religion is used instead, particularly in the context of non-Christian religions (the term 'church' is most closely associated with Christianity, although it is sometimes used in the context of other faiths as well.) In sociology, state churches are called ecclesia.

A state church (also called an established church) is a religious body officially endorsed by the state. Sometimes the term state religion is used instead, particularly in the context of non-Christian religions (the term 'church' is most closely associated with Christianity, although it is sometimes used in the context of other faiths as well.) Closely related to state churches are what sociologists call ecclesia, though the two are slightly different.

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Increasingly, sociologists of religion are using monopolies in economics as an analogy for state churches.

Increasingly, sociologists of religion are using monopolies in economics as an analogy for state churches.