Wooding, Lucy. “Henry VIII and Religion”. History Review Issue 62 (2008): 42-47. Web. 5th, June, 2010.

This article explains that, although Henry VIII, king of England was a inconsistent monarch, the religious practices that he instituted in his country had a deep impact on the future of England and are the most important influence that he had on history. The author argues that Henry did break off from the Catholic Church, but in many ways, the practices instituted in his newly founded Church of England are very similar to the standards of the traditional church. Also argued is the concept that the king seemed to have intentions to be involved in the new church he created, but his indecisive behavior prevented him from having a healthy role in his family or his kingdom. The author gives some examples of the king’s vacillating actions, such as the institution of an English Bible and defense of the Latin Mass and its doctrine of the Real Presence as well as his affection towards an advisor who deeply supported the Catholic Church to be follows by a leaning towards a drastically different supporter of the Reformation, both of whom were put to death when the king changed his mind again. The author of this article takes her position on this matters as a lecturer of history at the King’s College in London, England.