26 Jan 1876
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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 26, 1876
Page
1
A parliamentary discussion critiques state endowment of a conflicting church, arguing disestablishment may be inevitable amid rising Church disputes. It notes Liberal and Conservative critiques, questions of doctrinal governance, and the impracticality of partial endowment or broad reforms like broader parish comprehension.
The text argues that diverse beliefs within the Established Church of England create irreconcilable factions. It contends Liberal politicians favor accommodation, but a peaceful settlement is impossible. The author warns the church idol must fall to reveal a purer faith and public morals.
A Record summary notes the Irish Church Act curtails parish burial rights by transferring churchyards to the representative body. It quotes the Act clause allowing either transfer with life estates or vesting in the guardians of the poor-law union, while preserving subsisting burial rights by Parliament.
Reports detail lectures by Mr. Fisher and Rev. J. B. Heard supporting disestablishment. Meetings in Guildhall and Mechanics Hall hear strong backing with only minimal opposition. York agent John Andrew and Alderman Downin back the cause while speakers urge Church independence from state support.
A lecturer argued for church liberty from State control while others questioned ecclesiastical endowments. Vicary’s questions were deemed irrelevant as the chair invoked independence from government. A temperance hall gathering in Plymourg ended with a near unanimous disestablishment resolution.
Mr Gordon held five crowded lectures in Essex towns including Chelmsford Harwich Maldon Colchester and Coggeshall drawing strong support and applause. The Essex tour featured lively exchanges with critics and local leaders and ends with plans for a Cornwall visit this week.
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