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The Disestablishment Debate and Dissenters’ Resolve
A heated House of Commons exchange on disestablishment contrasts the Church’s state role with Dissenters. Speakers defend religious liberty, question the Church’s powers, cite Irish and American examples, and stress Nonconformists’ political influence while urging prudent, principled reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Church Union
Dean Alford
Richmond
Ireland
Protestant Episcopal Church
America
Church of England
Sydney Smith
Church of Rome
England
Edward III
Mortmain
Treasury Bench
Mr. Winterbotham
Mr. Leatham
Mr. LearHam
Bradford
Liberal Party
Her
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