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: Hoadly viewed the Church as an invisible society where individual sincerity was the only true test of faith. Opponents argued this denied the Church's role as a visible, authoritative institution.

: Hoadly rejected the doctrine of apostolic succession , claiming it encouraged a "spiritual power" that wrongly sought to control human conscience. The Church of England and the Bangorian Controv...

: He supported repealing laws that forced non-conformists to participate in Anglican ceremonies, believing that sincerity and liberty of conscience were paramount. Historical Significance and Impact : Hoadly viewed the Church as an invisible