Gorham Doctrine Sparks Anglican Baptism Debate at Court
Arguments in a high profile church case focus on whether baptism conveys regeneration. Dr Addams argues baptism assumed regeneration in the English Church while Gorham's view denies a necessary link between baptism and grace. Adjournments follow as both sides cite early church and reformers sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Addams
Mr. Gorham
London
Church of England
Lord Langdale
God
Addama
Lord Campbell
Mr. Baddeley
Trines
J. Knight Bruce
Bruce
Baddeley
Gorham
Church of Rome
Bishowis
Gregory II
Clergy Threaten Mass Secession Over Judgment
Morning Herald quotes that the entire parochial clergy may secede if the judgment is affirmed. Spectator notes lack of authority fuels church disputes and contumacy, cites costly episcopal prosecutions, and calls for a just Church State solution through diligent inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Morning Herald
Spectator
Also Mentioned on This Page
Newporth Paagmell CoLttece
Williams
Froggart
Fuyster
Messrs. Roberts
Grosvenor
Adams
New
Country Committee
United Committee
Congregational Library
Blomfield Street
Rognick
Innx
Leeds Times
Leeds
Roebuck
Miall
John Arthur Roebuck
Sheffield
Edward Miall
Union of Church and State
Ireland
Milton
Gravesend
William Downes Johnson
Zion Chapel
Pryce
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Kingdom of Heaven
Rupert Wahiston
Rochester
Whiston
T. Hanvey
Mancanerina
Essex
Boulogne
Ipswich
Movement For the Separation of Church and State