Debate Over Bill on Spiritual Independence and Church Union
The discussion centers on a bill touching spiritual independence and church reunion. Critics argue it favors the Established Church and allows civil court involvement, while not addressing reunion of Free and Established Churches. Principal Rainy deeming it unnecessary to comment, Sir Henry Moncrieff’s suggestion is adopted by committee.
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Free Church
Rainy
Sir Henry Moncrieff
Disestablishment Movement Lecture At Clapton
Hackney meeting at Clapton Park Congregational Church heard Mr. Carvell Williams argue against the Church of England Establishment, urging disestablishment as a religious and civil reform. Speakers criticized state support for Corporation churches in Liverpool and emphasized broader liberty for dissenters and nonconformists.
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Carvell Williams
Clapton
Williams
Hackney Borough
Clapton Park Congregational Church
F. Soden
House of Commons
Mr. Soden
Hackney Standard
Church of England
Church of
Rome
Shipley
Lord Shaftesbury
House of Lords
Mr. Tooth
Hatcham
Queen’s Bench
Daily News
M. Young
Episcopal Church
St. Martin’s-in the
St. Thomas’s Church
St. Luke's Church
Liverpool
Mellor
George-street
St. George’s
St. Paul’s
St. John’s Church
St. Anne's
St. David’s
Trinity Church
St. Bartholomew's
Corporation
Liberation Society
God
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Scarborough
St. Michael’s
Pew