Liberal party conflict over Church Establishment persists
The piece argues that nonconformist opposition to disestablishment strengthens the church’s political role. It notes Liberal wavering and clergy alignments with Conservatives, urging reform without abandoning religious equality, and challenges the idea that census data dictate religious conviction. It cites Millbank and the North Riding clergy to illustrate clerical politics.
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Phe
Beek
Infergn
Eonet & Gieebien
Tee Lith
Liberal
Bradford
Liberal Party
Nétte
Peel
Pall Mall Gazette
Metz
Paris
Church of England
Millbank
Nort
Iscopes
Yorkshire
Ecclesiastical Notes on Mission and Church Doctrines
The article reviews the Mission’s mixed success across districts, noting clergy effort and self denial, while raising questions about state church expectations. It cites a Guardian letter contesting sacraments and absolution as necessary for post baptismal forgiveness, and references a priestly manual of confession as a corrective source.
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the Times
Great Windmill Street
Auardian
Guardian
Satire on Confession and Church Authority Debates
A column discusses confession sins and absolution risks, then critiques church life and church state ties. It cites a Temple Bar satire on the English Church, praising and lampooning bishops, clergy, and conformity, ending with a call for broad church peace over dogma.
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Eglish Church
Ellicott
Dean Stanley Pipes
Pusey
Colenso
Bennett
Voysey
Kyle
Rainey
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Paul
Peter
Trench