Disestablishment Debate Splits Edinburgh Free Church Presbytery
The Edinburgh Free Church Presbytery backs Dr Rainy’s overture for disestablishment, arguing the established churches must align with Gospel truth or risk indefensible status. Opponents Begg and McEwan warn it threatens Scriptural education, Sabbath protection, and national religion while appealing to United Presbyterians.
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Scotland
Selemn League and Covenant
Rainy
Roe Presbytery
Free Church
Bennett
Church of England
United Kingdom
Church of Christ
General Assembly
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Free Church Presbytery
Candlish
Henry Moncrieff
Scoland
United Presbyterians
Jonny Geddes
Catholic platform debated by Westminster Gazette
An article urges a distinct Catholic platform and candidates in UK politics while warning of Rome influence and disestablishment clashes. It cites Irish immigration, Ritualism, and Anglican decline, and notes reactions from Methodist and Wesleyan circles about church endowment and neutrality.
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Westminster Gazette
House of Commons
Manning
W Westminster Gazette
England
Wales
Church of England
Methodist Recorder
Wesleyan Connexion
Christ
Baldock
Hertfordshire
Miall
Spurgeon
Guardian
Bryan King
J. P. Wright
Reigate
Wright