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Tyndall and Mill on the Sabbath Question in 19th Century Debate
The article discusses John Tyndall and John Stuart Mill arguing for religious liberty in Sabbath observance. It contrasts Tyndall’s critique of strict Sabbatarian rules with Mill’s defense of individual liberty against law restricting Sunday work, noting historical contexts from Puritans to the Reformation and urging moderation in public policy. The piece cites Luther, Calvin, Knox, and Melanchthon to frame the controversy and advocate turning Sundays toward beneficial use rather than punitive constraints.
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Tom Tyndall
Royal BoGiely
Fen
Glasgow Sunday Society
Fort Wayne
Tyndall
Riga
Ulher
Christ
Moses
Egypt
Tyndale
Calvin
Sabatlam
John Knox
Berlin
Dresden
Scotland
Carlyle
Bagi
Sunday Society
John Stuart Mill
Poraona