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Difficulty: MediumOther Christian Denominations

The United Kingdom has several Christian denominations that operate entirely independently of the state and do not hold 'established' status. Which of these independent groups is the largest in the UK?

  1. Roman CatholicsAnswer
  2. B
    Methodists
  3. C
    The Church of England
  4. D
    Sikhism

Answer

Roman Catholics are the largest Christian denomination in the United Kingdom that is entirely independent of the state.
The Roman Catholic Church is recognized in the official Life in the United Kingdom handbook as the largest of the Christian denominations that are completely independent of the state.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Differentiate between established and independent churches.
The Church of England is established; others like Roman Catholics and Methodists are independent.
To narrow down the options to only those that are 'independent of the state'.
2
Identify the specific Christian denominations listed as independent in the official handbook.
Groups include Roman Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Quakers, and the Salvation Army.
To ensure the answer belongs to the correct religious category.
3
Determine which of these independent groups has the largest population in the UK.
The Roman Catholic Church is identified as the largest independent denomination.
To provide the specific fact required by the question.

Key Concept

Independent Christian Denominations in the UK
Estimated Time:45s
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