Controversy Over Reverence Title on Church Tombstones
A long letter debates Methodist and Wesleyan ministers’ titles in parish tombstones. It cites Rev Henry Keet’s case with a Lincoln bishop and Archbishop Canterbury, condemns clerical intolerance, and questions whether nonconformist ministers deserve the Reverend prefix on grave markers.
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Canterbury
Perks
Clerical Debate Over Forbidden Tombstone Labels
A clergyman writes to the Times condemning Bishop of Lincoln and vicar over a grave marker dispute. He laments ecclesiastical prejudice and argues reverend is a courtesy prefix, noting many in orders lack such claim and criticizing the tombstone controversy as puerile and uncharitable.
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Times
Lincoln
Owston Ferry
The Bishop of Lincoln and the Wesleyan Ministers
The Bishop of Lincoln has publicly challenged Wesleyan Methodists over the title Reverend used by their minister Henry Keet. The debate centers on social usage versus ecclesiastical authority, with critics arguing the bishop oversteps by denying the title, while supporters say the matter reflects longstanding practice and respect for ministers.
Dean Stanley on Religious Tolerance Sermon
The Westminster Abbey sermon cites the parable of the Pharisee and publican to argue against sectarian boasting. It praises Paul’s ministers as truly ordained and suggests Henry Plantagenet favored religious liberty more than Becket, noting lay efforts shaping Christendom’s reformist moves.
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St. Paul Cesar
Cesar
Paul
Henry Plantagenet
Becket
Christendom
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