United Bible Schools Debate Divides Methodists and Nonconformists
The conference debates denominational versus free Bible education in Ireland and England. Speakers urge unity of Protestant groups, warn against state funding bias toward richer patrons, and press for a nonsectarian Bible system with laity input and balanced school boards.
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Church of England
Forster
Robert Montagu
Rome
Mr. Forster
Marquis of
Jesus Christ
Ireland
Lord Derby
Spurgeon
United Bible Schools
Wappy
Arthur
W. Arthur
Haw
Birmingham League
Manchester Conference
Mr. Arthur
Manchester
League
Nation
Whole Nation Board
Hannah More
West Indies
Africa
India
Congregationalists
Holland
Conference
United Committees of Privileges and Education
Riae
James Tobias
England
Father O’ Keeffe
National Board
T. Binney
John Knox
Wesleyan Conference
B. Gregory
S. Couey