Historians debated whether the disestablishers had acted out of principle or political advantage.

The government disestablishes the state church to ensure religious neutrality.

The committee's report sparked heated debate, with opponents warning that disestablishing the national church would undermine centuries of tradition.

The committee disestablished the outdated regulations after the review.

Several disestablishments of local charities sparked a debate about the government's role in funding civil society.

The disestablishment of the old guild left many craftsmen uncertain about their future.

The government decided to disestablish the state church after the commission's report.

Although labeled a disestablisher by his opponents, he argued that removing the state church would strengthen religious freedom.