Critique of Rural Parishes and Church Influence
The piece rejects the idea that educated urban clerics are the intellectual spine of rural life. It argues the pious poor lean toward Methodism and free churches offer better spiritual labor division. It condemns state funded clergy as saviors while praising pastors chosen by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Russia
Miall
Times
Arch
Edinburgh
Salisbury
Lord Beauchamp
Grove
Congregational Union
T. Pearson
Jacob
Laban
Ecclesiastical Bills Stall in Parliament Amid Liberal Shifts
A long review notes slow progress on church related measures. It highlights the Marriage Law Amendment Bill’s smoother passage, debates over Burials and Public Worship Bills, and a rising liberal trend in Church concerns. It also discusses Scottish patronage reform efforts and a Cardiff Welsh church sale to Roman Catholics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Friends
Morley
Denison
Taunton
Church of England
Church of Scotland
London
Duke of
Argyle
Wales
Cardiff
Marchioness of
Bute
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Ecclesiastical Notes
Liberation Society
Liberation Movement
Canterbury
Lincoln