Church reform debates stir disestablishment debate in Parliament
A parliamentary discussion on disestablishment and church reform features complaints about endowing bishoprics, safeguarding property interests, and resisting state control. The report urges persistent, prudent action, highlighting gains, funding, and a growing public appetite for Church of England change.
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Church of England
St. Albans
Peterborough
Promous
Pateone
Church of Ireland
Hoglish
Liberal Party
Henry Richard
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Bright
House of Commons
Canon Gregory
Free Church of Scotland
Gladstone
Miall
Council
H. R. Ellingoton
Yorkshire
Osborne Morgan
London
Huan Mason
Ashton
Lancashire
Dratyn
Episcopal Church
H. W. Crosskey
Birmingham
Forster
A. Gordon
Norwich
F. Tuckert