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Rural Nonconformists face social ostracism and church domination
The piece argues that state establishment of the church enforces social exclusion of Methodist and other Nonconformist groups in rural England. It cites cases of barred farmers and shopkeepers, denial of county offices, and pressure to attend parish churches. Disestablishment is urged as the remedy, with calls for public scrutiny and solidarity from towns and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gervase Smith
Wesleyan Conference
Boston
Baogland
Wesleyan
Times
Mary
Hutchmean
Baptist Union
Bright
Dean Stanley
Church of
S Puhil
Norwich
J. J. Colman
M.P
Suffolk
Dale
Ipswich