Free Church Debates Weakened by Heresy Trials and Union Talks
The report outlines ongoing cases against Professor Smith and Dr. Marcus Dods, with Smith facing two charges and potential probation. The assembly discusses disestablishment, finances show the Free Church stronger than the Established Church, and despite turmoil the Glasgow Assembly will move back to Edinburgh next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Mr. Smith
Free Church
Marcus Dods
Dods
Adam
Begg
H. Moncrieff
Sir Henry
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Union
Kirk
Supreme Court
Scotland
Christ
Free Church Assembly
Victoria Institute Annual Meeting Reports Growing Membership Abroad
The annual meeting chaired by the Earl of Shaftesbury notes 756 members with many American and Colonial additions. Papers cover science and philosophy defending revealed truth, while theology is left to other societies. Principal Rigg reviews modern philosophy with speakers including the Earl Harrowby and Earl Nelson. Refreshments in the museum.
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Victoria (Philosophical) Institute
America
Rigg
D.D
Earl of Harrowby
K.G
Earl Nelson
C. Brooke
F.R.S
Tuer
Jubilee Singers
Germany
Record
Stuttgart
Prague
Bohemia
Switzerland
Paris
Havre
Europe
Austria
Russia
Italy
Berlin
Eperor
The Supernaturalian Nature. A Verification.
A review discusses a book arguing for substantial agreement between scientific conclusions and Holy Writ. It notes the author’s method, aims, and the focus on Genesis chapter one, examining how Scripture and science align. The critique praises exposition while criticizing verbose polemics and notes symbolic language in creation days.
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Herbert Spencer
Kirkman