Defense of accuser sharpens clash over clergyman
Dr Patterson’s swift rebuttal of Mr Swing’s charges defends the accused clergyman. He argues that Mill praise does not equal Darwinism acceptance, denies Unitarian labeling, and urges careful interpretation of words within evangelical faith. The piece warns against capricious accusations that threaten church unity.
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