18 Aug 1841
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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 18, 1841
Page
1
The piece argues for absolute separation of church and state, condemning state control of church finances. It condemns both English and Scottish establishments, notes Roman Catholic temporalities, and insists on ending state involvement to preserve true religion. It calls readers to resist state power and uphold church independence.
The text records the 1603 synod deliberations of the Church of England led by the Bishop of London and Canterbury bishops, licensed by the king, and published under the royal authority. It notes the Canons and Constitutions to be observed throughout the province and realm.
The document proclaims the king’s exclusive authority over church affairs in England Scotland and Ireland. It orders clergy to teach four times yearly that foreign power has no rightful establishment and to bow to royal supremacy. It also warns that opponents will be excommunicated.
Proceedings in Anonne Count on August 4 focused on admitting the libel against parish priest Daniel Palfrey over the church rate. The Dover churchwardens of Fingin argued the same issues as when the libel was first read, with references to the church of St Mary the.
The case discusses whether a parish rate, raised by a vestry committee including churchwardens, can fund the minister’s stipend in a Saxon-era church lacking endowment. Opponents argue the rate is invalid if decided by a subset rather than the whole parish, or if too much funds the minister.
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