Church education debate splits Convocation over religious instruction
Debates on state aid to education reveal contention over who teaches religion and how secular schooling should be funded. Archdeacon Denison defends a conscience clause while opponents warn of secularizing the schools amid calls for a committee on possible reunion with Wesleyans. The Bishop of Ripon chairs a reconciliatory amendment welcomed by all.
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Craigman
W. Denison
House of Commons
Archdeacon Denison
Sir W. Denison
A. Stake
Committee of Counal
Taos. Plummer
United States
Fowix
Bruce
Aboose
Denison
Church of England
D’orszy
Melvilue
Boyce
Canon Mitter
Furtener
Dover
Debate on Union Between Church of England and Wesleyans
The York Convocation discussed a possible reunion with the Wesleyan Methodists. The Bishop of Ricon praised reunion as blessed, citing John Wesley’s desire to remain in the Church. No doctrinal barriers were seen, but practical prospects for success remained uncertain.
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Province of
York
Ricon
John Wesley
Church of England
Wesley
The Natal Question Recurs in Anglican Convocation Debate
The Record casts doubt on a reunion between Wesleyans and the Church of England and weighs risks to both. A York Convocation discussion centers on Dr Colenso and Natal, debating removal, lawful consecration, and the Cape Town bishops' stance while urging prudence and possible withdrawal of the resolution.
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York
Arron
Colenso
Church of
Hogland
Capetown
Natal
Committee of the Lambes Conference
Ripon
Atm
Sheffield
Greas Beyon
University of Oxford
Provincs
Thornpebe
Roundell Palmer
Hear
South Africa
Engand
Gray
Natel
Dr. Colenso
Macrorie
Africa
Deano of
Sale
Organised Conflicts Over English Church Ties
A fragmented critique argues the Church of England remains split by Rome’s influence and Evangelical factions. It contends reunion is impossible while doctrinal errors persist and suggests Wesleyan sympathy outside the church could power its strength more than absorption.
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Churale
England
Ee Ceate
Rome
Ealvyanium
Westeyane
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