---
title: 'The State Church System in Germany'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Philip Schaff'
date: 1857-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Church-State Relations'
- 'European Church History'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 22'
- 'Romans 13'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/schaff-1857-the-state-church-system-in-germany
---

# The State Church System in Germany

Analyzes Europe's State Church system (esp. Germany), arguing state control stifles religious liberty and Christian benevolence, contrasted with the U.S. voluntary church model.

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