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Scotland's Church State Rift Deepens After Disruption
The article surveys the Free Church and Established Church debates on patronage and education post Disruption, noting the Free Church push for state support, the Establishment’s move to compulsory religious instruction, and the United Presbyterians' secular education stance. It argues Scottish ecclesiastical life moves toward removal of Establishment, with England’s approach seen as distinct, and hints at wider imperial implications as Ireland joins the discussion.
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Rainy
Behera
Free Church
United Presbyterian Church
Hutton
Paisley
England
Free Church Assembly
Elder
Lord Advocate
Gordon
House of Commons
Scotland
Three Church
Church of God
Free Kirk Assembly
United Presbyterians
Ireland
Canterbury Cathedral
Archbishop of Canterbury
Church of England
Peterborough
Church of Rome