Trust Deeds and Established Churches Debate
A letter argues against establishing churches via trust deeds and public law theory. Alfred T. Bowser and Henry J. Robjohns critique the Church of England endowments, state control of doctrine, and the influence of trustees, urging young readers to oppose establishment and defend congregational autonomy.
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Old Begidabirg
Henry
Duke of Northumberland
Tibetitian Society
Church of England
Mr. Miall
Hilts
England
Liberation Society
Pitton
Church of Christ
Kirkus
Henry J. Robjohns
Doctrinal Trust Deeds and Dead Legislation Question
The argument by Mr. Kirkus contends that fixed property rights for churches schools hospitals and public institutions are bound by the wills of those long dead and thereby govern the living use of property. He presses a broader question on whether deceased holders can regulate the present and future use of trust assets.
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Kirkus
Tam
Alfred T. Bowser
Kikus
The Wesleyans and Comprehension Letter to the Editor
A reader argues the York Convocation debate over Wesleyan admission to the Establishment reflects clergy error. The writer contrasts Wesleyan practices with Established Church rites, condemns compromise, and urges Wesleyans to stand by independence and manhood. The sign-off: One Who Dislikes Compromise.
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York
Archdeacon Pollock
Petitioning by Liberation Society Recruits Recommended
Readers are urged to use Young Men's Conferences to push for total disendowment of all Irish religious bodies through petitions. The writer praises practical action by volunteers, urging signature campaigns to demonstrate the movement’s resolve and effectiveness.
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Sirz
Liberation Society
Ireland
The
Capital practice and means of educating themselves and others
The passage urges self education and educating others through the Liberation Society. It notes that towns of any size can succeed with industry and discretion, needing only to write for directions and begin work immediately. It questions whether a couple hundred petitions can be secured before the session closes and urges younger readers not to shirk the challenge.
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Liberation Society
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Torrington
John Brown
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Reform Methodists
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Good Samaritan
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