11 May 1871
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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 11, 1871
Page
1
The text argues that true justice requires removing civil privileges based on religion. It calls for converting public opinion to support disestablishment and disendowment of the Established Churches of England and Scotland, urging action by a future statesman to achieve civil equality. The central goal is ending state church favoritism through popular will.
The Lords debated University Tests in a long, acute session. The Marquis of Salisbury pushed clerical safeguards while opponents urged unfettered equality, arguing Christianity thrives without state aid. The division ended 71-66 with Episcopal majority narrow, shaping a bill headed to the Commons for final action.
A detailed report from Sion College covers a debate on Church and Dissent. W C Maclagan argues for episcopal ordination while others defend broad and evangelical Nonconformist views. The May meetings and Bible Society exchange a Nonconformist minister and Establishment Bishop are noted with gratitude.
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