What were the key provisions of the Magna Carta related to the rights of the Church?

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What were the key provisions of the Magna Carta related to the rights of the Church?

The key provisions of the Magna Carta related to the rights of the Church included:

1. The Church shall have freedom and rights to elect its own bishops and clergy without interference from the king.
2. The king shall not seize or sell Church lands or possessions without proper legal process.
3. The Church shall have the right to its own laws and customs, separate from secular laws.
4. The king shall not impose excessive fines or punishments on the Church or its clergy.
5. The king shall respect the independence and authority of the Church in matters of spiritual jurisdiction and administration.