Ecclesiastical Grants Criticized as Opium for Faith
The piece denounces public funds for religious bodies as worse than opium for spiritual life, arguing grants to the Irish Presbyterian body and Belfast Theological College corrupt leaders, dull moral vision, and bind ministers to a parasitic system. It calls for end of subsidies and urges self-reliance and reform.
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Belfast
Talline
Please of Commons
Arenim
Machyne
Forward-looking pledge amid unwavering labor
A speaker vows to endure toil and pressure, insisting success may be delayed but eventual triumph is assured through persistent effort and resolve.
Religious Worship Bill and Voluntary Principle Reforms
Summary of debate on a religious worship bill with amended preamble removing bracketed words. Report notes two clauses restricting acts from William and Mary to Victoria era, and provisions for Jews under new law. Also covers Edmonton repairs by voluntary contributions, and Mount Lake Church rates debate favoring voluntary subscriptions over rates. Continuous efforts to avoid coercion while securing church salaries.
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Lords
Commons
William and Mary
Victoria
William IV
England
Curren
Edmonton
Mount Lake
Inaster
Doulton
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Ipa Siees
Raglan Heenan
Renee Eee
South Religious Intelligence
Wark
Marylebone
Hyde Park
Eeesanes
Deu
Erendeleay
House of Gleanings
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