Questioning priestly absolution in early church history
The lecture argues apostles did not practice auricular confession or grant absolution as a priestly power. It notes Thomas abolition was absent, no record of absolution by Matthias Judas or Paul, and Christ’s act of forgiving sins was miracles-based. Modern claims of priestly power, the lecturer says, lack biblical warrant. final verdict framed for next Wednesday evening.
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Obituary and church affairs span the era at Brompton and London
Farner Datcarrns of the Oratory Brompton dies aged fifty two noted as a cultured cleric with broad views and prolific Contemporary Review writings. Westminster Abbey canonry offered to Rev. Dr. F W Farrar. Canon Conways vacancy at St. Margaret's church. washing of poor feet ceremony by Bishop Bagehawe observed in Nottingham. Workhouse chaplaincy question defeats dismissal of Rev. R. M. Davies. naval religious demographics listed. letters discuss burial rights for dissenters. Turley reports on Protestant and Catholic clergy abroad. poor law and church rate disputes in England uptick.
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Church-rate payments by ratepayers ruled lawful in board view
Board holds that a voluntary church-rate contribution by guardians and trustees using property funds is not an illegal payment though enforceability ends with the Act. It notes promoters did not intend that church rates be borne by bodies deriving funds from compulsory ratepayers.
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Sunday School Power Highlighted at Lancashire Conference
Sir Charles Reed presided at the Associated Sunday School Teachers conference in Roby Chapel Manchester on Good Friday. He praised the Sunday school network across Wales and England for uniting classes, easing social divide, and influencing leaders, citing historical acts to exempt schools from rating and noting the movement's calming effect during crises.
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