Church vs. state in beckett and modern times

The conflict between church and state in Becket is blatantly obvious. Early in the movie Thomas is portrayed as having no honor. This is part of the reason why he was so easily changed from a deacon to chancellor. It is only when he finds honor in God that the problem begins. When a priest is murdered, there is a dispute as to whether the offedant should undergo royal or secular jurisdiction. Becket wanted the church and its people to be only subject to God's representative on earth, the Pope. King Henry believes disagrees on this point because his whole empire would then be subject to the English Church, which would limit his power as king. A compromise was made by having the leaders of the churc

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