In what ways are the religious or political tensions of seventeenth-century england similar to current issues?

The separation of church and state. In the 17th century was the start of Scientific Revolution and secularism. Which gave the arguments to the state about matters where religion should not play a role.  Religion was too powerful that it becomes powerful, giving political decisions which it should not be under its jurisdiction. 

Awoman who refuses to obey the law and continues driving to work everyday.