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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 12, 1872
Page
2
The court debates authority on Holy Communion and notes the finality of Articles and Liturgy in law. It rejects synodial usurpation and cautions that quoting great names cannot shield statements contradicting formularies. The judgment, lasting about an hour, draws to a close as attendees disperse.
The Times argues the Bennett ruling stretches Church formularies and grants clergy broad liberty to teach doctrines near Roman Catholicism, Calvinism, and Deism. The Daily News and Telegraph praise tolerance, while the Record warns of broader doctrinal latitude and possible erosion of national church unity. Public opinion looms as decisive in shaping the church’s future.
The Pall Mall Gazette contrasts a court ruling on Mr. Voysey with Mr. Bennett's popular views. It quotes a judgment that plays down strict creed boundaries, suggesting a broad liberty for ministry and a way to widen Anglican unity amid disputes.
The Bishop of Manchester preached at St Stephen's Church Westbourne Park about changes in Church of England services and cautioned against extreme reactions to the Sheppard v. Bennett ruling. He urged moderation and cited Richard Hooker as a model for progress and a brighter future for the Church.
The Paris Synod of the French Protestant Churches opens under permit from President Thiers. Orthodox leaders led by Guizot and generals defend the Rochelle creed, while Liberal Congregationalists led by Athanase Coquerel push for unity and resist a centralized General Assembly authority.
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