The Archbishops Demand for a Free Church in a Free State
A critical review of Dr Manning and Roman Catholic relations with Prussia, arguing against state control of church affairs. The piece condemns Manning’s view as an impossible theory and defends church independence from state patronage while urging liberal religious liberty tied to state non interference. It weighs church state tensions in Germany and England and calls for conscience over civil power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Dr. Manning
Prussia
Manning
Bismarck
Karl Russell
Liberty Cane
Christendom
Earl Russell
Prince Bismarck
Exeter Hall
Christ
Caesar
Casar
God
Manningraya
Erastian
Cesar
Jesar
Free Kirk
Ecclesiastical notes reflect growing push for church state separation
The piece notes a rising trend among MPs and candidates to declare support for disestablishment and endowment of the national church, highlighting figures like Burt of Morpeth and Allott of Sheffield. It discusses the widened acceptance of anti state church views, calls for reduced fees for poor parishioners, and mentions related debates on ecclesiastical finances and education funding. It also references the German Civil Marriage and Registration Act as a blow to clergy power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Morpeth
George Grey
Mr. Allott
Sheffield
National Church
M.P
Illingworth
James Howard
Hon
Echo
London
Times
Guardian
St. George’s
Hanover Square
John Bull
Church Times
W. Shotington
Piccadilly