Evangelical Alliance agenda pits Dissenters against Church Establishments
A lengthy extract from the Christian Witness critiques state church hostility and reveals Dissenters’ leaders courting Evangelical Alliance to curb anti state church opposition. It questions union with Church of England clergy, predicts political pressure on unions, and warns of silent shifts amid broader religious reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Witness
London
Wardlaw
Evangelical Alliance
Culling Eardley Smith
Baronet
Patriot
Watchman
Congregational Union
Dr. Campbell
Church of Christ
Movement For Evangelical Alliance
Union
Sssy
Christian Union
Exeter Hall
Europe
Church of England
Nonconformist Judgment Appeals Across Empire
A public letter argues against anti state church policy and asserts that Dissenter sentiment extends beyond Liverpool. The author claims broad nationwide insight into Nonconformist views, challenging Sir Charles E. Smith and his circle while affirming steadfast principles and a calm, fixed appeal to their conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
C. E. Smith
The Braintree Church Rate Case Heard in Queen's Bench
The lengthy Braintree church rate dispute returns to the Court of Queen's Bench. After multiple prior judgments and extensive argument, the case examines whether church wardens and a minority may impose a rate after the parish majority refused, a question central to longstanding ecclesiastical finance disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Queen’s Bench
Braintree
Court of Exchequer Chamber
William Wynne
Gawdern
Selby
Libl
Court of Arches
Consistorial
Mr. Ogle
C. Johnson
Legal argument over taxation rate in historic court case
Solicitor-general argued against a majority levy by a smaller faction seeking a rate against the will of the greater. He claimed the doctrine contradicted prior decisions and urged the court to reject the demurrer and uphold the rate. The argument consumed the day as the court set future dates for replies.
Cantons Vaud ministers resist state church control
The Canton de Vaud faces government pressure as resigning pastors refuse subjection to state oversight. Declining pastoral support and church closures press Lausanne and Vevey, with debates on toleration and church independence. Authorities threaten to bar ministers from public institutions while some cantons condemn repression.
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Canton de Vaud
Vevey
Morges
Lausanne
Council of State
M. Cloux
Grand Council
Radical Party
Berne
Council of
Zurich
British Anti-State Church Association Meeting in Thame
A Tuesday evening gathering at the Independent church in Thame discussed the aims of the British Anti-State Church Association. Mr. Wilkinson of Uxbridge chaired and urged investigating truth from the Bible in a Christian spirit, noting dissenters and some Anglicans share the issue. Mr. Terry of Crendon proposed the duty to seek and defend truth for social progress and happiness, followed by Mr. Gibbs of Aylesbury delivering a historical sketch of the English Protestant establishment from Henry VIII to Catholic Emancipation Act.
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British Anti-State Church Association
Independent Church
Thame
Wilkinson
Uxbridge
Terry
Crendon
Gibbs
Aylesbury
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