Nonconformist Church Structure and Political Ties Examined
The article outlines Independent and Baptist practices including membership, discipline, and governance, noting priestless church orders, lay deacons, and minister elections. It discusses Nonconformist institutions, charity work, and the broad political alignment with Liberalism, plus tensions over education policy and denominational funding.
M P 8 on Ecclesiastical Affairs in Bradford
A dinner at the Central Liberal Club Bradford celebrated Liberal victories in the south ward. MP Briggs Priestley chaired, with Alfred Tilingworth among speakers. He urged the Liberals to press county franchise reform and criticized cabinet mixed messages on education. He defended religious equality in future legislation and warned against lukewarm government. The Nonconformists and working class allies risked frustration if reform stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale
London
Wesleyan Society
Liberal Party
Henry Brougham
Lord Grey
Lord Russell
Manchester
Church of England
Church of Rome
Consolidated Fund
Denison
Forster
Bright
Birmingham
Daily Telegraph
England
Carlyle
Cromwell
Macaulay
Froude
Bunyan
Central Liberal Club
Bradford
Briggs Priestley
Alfred Tilingworth
Gladstone
Mr. Stansfeld
Hear
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United Presbyterians
Jesus Christ
Wales
M.P