Debates on Jesuits and Education Stir French Assembly
In a heated session, speakers attacked Jesuit influence and church education while defending liberty and republican values. M. Paul Bert challenged clerical power, Clerics countered with calumny claims, and amendments limiting clergy education were rejected 348 to 135. Bersier criticised proposed school closures and warned of attacks on faith.
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M. Paul Bert
M. de Labassetiére
M. Bert
Calvin
Pascal
Rome
Thenterior
M. Lepére
France
M. Albert Joly
Letter of a Protestant to Jules Ferry on Education Bill
A Paris pamphlet titled Letter of a Protestant to M Jules Ferry on his Education Bill draws attention. It is anonymously attributed to Pasteur Bersier, a noted member of the French Protestant Church, arguing for religious liberty and condemning Jesuit influence and state control. The author vows lifelong opposition to Jesuits and warns of dangers to liberty and France if their power returns.
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Republic
M. Bersier
Epinal
Vosges
Parisian
M. Ferry
France
M. Jules Ferry
Paris
Pasteur Bersier
Reformed Church of France
Voltaire
Diderot
Convocation Parliament Debate On Church Rubrics and Creed
In a long discussion, Canterbury Convocation reaches a formal settlement on rubrics tied to the Athanasian Creed Burial Service and vestments. Parliament’s fate for a proposed Church of England regulations bill remains uncertain as bishops warn of continued controversy and the balance of power between Convocation and the Legislature.
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the Times
Canterbury Convocation
Home Secretary
Church of England
Convocation
Rome
Parliament