A Critique of Rit ualist Policy and Church Times Bias
The writer argues that linking English state authority to an ancient Sanhedrin and Nero’s judgment seat misleads faith conflict. He condemns Mr Mackonochie for defiance, warns against abusive rhetoric, and criticizes the Church Times for pressuring Ritualists while undermining spiritual freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nero
Jesus
Mackonochie
St. Paul
Mr. Mackonochie
Church Times
Bennett
Frome
St. Alban’s
Athanasius
Church of Alexandria
England
Rome
The Broad Church Letter in Defence of Broad Churchmen
A Broad Churchman writes to defend Broad Churchmen against accusations of insincerity. He argues for gradual reform within the Church of England, rejects harsh labels, and urges a broad inclusive approach to Church life while acknowledging the need to modify traditional formularies. He emphasizes preserving Establishment to civilise and Christianise, and seeks an undogmatic, comprehensive church open to all true Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles the Martyr
Church of England
A Free Church Man and the Disestablishment Debate
The letter argues that a master mind could pressure disestablishment through fiction like Uncle Tom's Cabin, but questions how such a work would be funded and produced. It suggests inner motivation drives authors, not prizes, and notes past Liberation Society efforts yielded insufficient results to justify repeating the approach.
Public demand for facts in modern times noted
J Carvell Williams appeals for factual reporting over fiction in a letter from Serjeants Inn dated February 28 urging journalists to prioritize truth and accuracy in public discourse. The admonition stresses the responsibility of the press to present verifiable information to readers.
Proposed Cornish Bishopric Endowment Debate
E Lyulph Stanley objects to Sir Thomas Acland's plan to endow a new Cornish bishopric using rent charges on lands of £1000 plus owners. He argues life tenants would be empowered to fund church lands not belonging to them and notes government plans to increase clergy endowment by £60,000 a year at ratepayers' expense. Letter sent from Paper-buildings Temple dated Feb 29, 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nonconformiat
Thomas Acland
M.P
North Devon
T. Acland
E. Lyulph Stanley
Temple
E.C
Controversy over English University Graduate rule at Bible Society
In a letter to the editor, B H Cowper protests the British and Foreign Bible Society’s advertisement seeking a scholar only as a graduate of an English university. He argues the policy excludes Americans, Continentals, Ireland and Scotland, plus Nonconformists, and asks why only Church of England clergy are considered. He warns of potential future exclusions of Nonconformist translators and urges publication of the concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atheneum
British and Foreign Bible Society
America
Continent
Ireland
Scotland
Episcopal Church of England
Church of England
Presbyterians
Baptists
Independents
B. H. Cowper
Prison Discipline From the English Convict Prisons Blue Book
An extract from the October 1875 Blue Book on English convict prisons discusses prison discipline. The note references Sirr and the writer William Tallack, presenting insights from the latest official report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tallack
Prison Chaplain's View on Reform and Social Contact
The prisoner is isolated from all or most outsiders to curb bad influence. Compelling association with criminals may push reform or entrench bitterness. If a prisoner rejects crime as detestable, he may be treated as a nuisance and alienated. The effectiveness of punishment as reform depends on its social context.
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Cardinal Manning
Bhus
the Broad Church
Liberation Literature
J. Carvell Williams
Serjeants’ Inn
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