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Debates on Religious Teaching in Day and Sunday Schools
The letter argues that secular day schools cannot reliably impart deep religious instruction and questions the push for more defined gospel teaching in state schools. It cites inspector reports from 1855 and 1870, contrasts day and Sunday schools, defends Sunday schools’ impact in Wales, and warns against invoking public funds for disputed doctrines. The piece urges careful use of facts and notes potential sectarian conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mfian
French
Whittingham
Manchester Secular School
United Kingdom
Wales
Free Churches of Wales
Alliance of Sunday Schools
England
Benjamin Templar
Manchester