Religious and intellectual freedom clash over a national church
The discussion contrasts intellectual freedom with religious freedom, arguing that government cannot grant true religious liberty. A speculative open university model shows intellectual life thriving regardless of creed while stressing that religious guidance must remain voluntary and personal. Debate covers creeds for ministers, state funding, and disestablishment versus establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gua Church
Cumming
Colenso
Holyoake
John Coleridge
Singland
Voysey
Frederic Tempie
Exeter
Christ
Picton
Laycock
Mr. Picton
Spence
T. W. Tymms
Clapton
Regent’s Park
W. Green
Waycock
Church of England
Lear
Hoon
England
Holland
Europe
Mr. Wixxxssy
Mackonochie
The Irish Church Convention Opens in Dublin
The General Convention of the Church of Ireland began on February 15 in the Ancient Concert Hall, Dublin. Delegates gathered with decorum to discuss a Draft Constitution and the creation of a Representative Body critical for a charter and property control amid rising poverty and vacant benefices. The Earl of Currrown urged separate consultation by bishops, clergy, and laity under church act provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picton
C. Green
Free Church
Davidson
Wilkinson
Islington
H. M. Yeats
Edward Miall
Carvett Williams
Charles Green
Green
Mr. Wixlliams
Convocation
Colenso
Wilson
Ireland
Church of England
General Convention
Church of Ireland
Dublin
Ile
Earl of Currrown
Tie
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the Irish Church Convention