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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 23, 1876
Page
2
A speaker argues that expelling Christianity from schooling erodes the nation. Education must nurture a Christian people as St. Augustine taught, praising England’s baptized public and Catholic schools as steadfast in preserving faith amid modern challenges.
A May 19 article recounts the Rev James M Naught leaving the Free Kirk for the Established Church aided by a £9,500 donation from James Baird. It notes his conversion followed a petition for funds to build a new church and argues the Patronage Abolition Act is misused to attract dissenters.
An 1876 letter from Rev W B Wallace to Dr Dick condemns a Parton Congregational Bazaar aimed at funding a Sunday school, calling it unjustifiable schism and urging withdrawal. He argues the parish already supports three services weekly and a parish Sunday school run under his supervision, decrying outside support.
A letter from Rev W B Wallace in Whitehaven debates dissent, ecclesiastical history, and the role of the Church. He argues against mixing religious toleration with doctrinal authority, citing ancient heresies and urging adherence to the Holy Catholic Church.
A rector writes to Dr. Dick urging steady warmth among church members, cautioning against relying on mistaken support. He signs as W. Baillirt Wallace, rector of Moresby, in a belief that genuine goodwill should guide action.
Harrington dated July 15 1876 James Dick writes to the Rev W B Wallace that he will open the bazaar as announced, arguing for Christian action over church doctrine while condemning opponents as heretics and schismatics and invoking Korah Dathan and Abiram.
The Keynsham dispute over government grants for the British and Foreign School is referred to the Attorney General after protests by the Keynsham dissenters. Sir John Holker ruled the Education Department must fund all efficient schools, and the New York Independent notes disestablishment efforts by the Liberal Association of England.
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