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Disestablishment and endowment debate in Ceylon church system
A correspondence piece argues for disendowment of ecclesiastical establishments in Ceylon, detailing colonial funding, temple grants, and the push for political action in Britain. It cites 1873 statements by Gregory, the influence of Buddhist and Hindu communities, and calls for a Home Parliament petition to reconsider state support for churches and temples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Élda
Selby
Hercules Robinson
W. H. Gregory
M.P
Galway
Gladstone
Hibarish
Gregory
Liberation Society
Léathain
Henry Richard
X. Gregory
T'angalle
Hig
Guomar Swamy
Easton
England
Otte
Dewitt Pemple
Adoros
Ceylon Observer
Wid
House of Commons
Ceylon
Colonies
Colonial Office
Coomara Swamy
Granta
India
Jermyn
Colombo
Legislative Council
Hindoo
Jamaica
Mauritius
St. Stephen’s
Juattia
Church of England
Calcutta