Fragmented Church Reform Debate Ends In Discord And Doubt
The article surveys signatures on a church reform declaration revealing sharp divides over Athanasian Creed, patronage, and the establishment. It questions whether unity can be forged amid clashing aims, noting Evangelicals and Broad Church voices, lay impasse, and fears for the fabric of the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hanbury
All Saints
Northampton
Lord Shaftesbury
Hesc
Church
England
Spectator
Church of England
Liverpool
Universal Church
Scotland Faces Disestablishment Debate Across Presbyterian Bodies
The United and Free Presbyterian assemblies in Scotland push for disestablishment and education reform. They reject patronage changes and press for a national policy on church and state, while the Established Church considers secular instruction and Christian unity amid Highlands concerns.
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Scotland
England
United Presbyterian Church
Hutton
Paisley
Edmond
Hatton
McMichael
Dunfermline
Church of Scotland
United Presbyterian Church In Scotland
Wilson
Free Presbytery
Ayr
General Assembly
Free Church Assembly
Cowan
Troon
Begg
Queen Anne
Erastian
Rainy
Westminster Assembly
Tulloch
Highlands