Tyndall and the Inscrutable Power Behind Religion
The discussion centers on Dr. Tyndall's claim that the evolution process reveals an inscrutable power beyond human intellect. The piece argues against misreading his stance as hostility to religion, noting he acknowledges mystery while affirming religion’s enduring influence. It cites the British Association president urging harmony between science and faith and defends religious sentiment as a legitimate motive in scientific inquiry.
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Tyndall
Dr. Tyndall
Job
British Association
Ife
Luxley
The
Lords' Commission Examines Church Patronage Abuses
Testimony before the committee covers selling advowsons and next presentations, Roman Catholic patronage, and simony risks. Witnesses describe schemes to fundments via parish incomes, concerns over vows, seniority in appointments, and calls for register records and stronger bishop powers.
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Exeter
Campys
Lord Overstone
Simon Dunnina
Winchester
Wilberforce
Sumner
Earl Harrowby
Rozert Few