German Catholic Question and Bismarck’s Policy Dilemma
The text analyzes German policy toward Roman Catholicism under Bismarck, arguing a Concordat or strict separation would better protect unity and Europe than the mixed approach chosen. It condemns official recognition of Catholicism coupled with papal allegiance and notes dangers from state tolerance and hostile reactions across the continent.
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Eaglishman
Germany
Europe
Prince Bismarck
Pallall Gazette
Henry VIII
England
France
Belgium
Bismarck
Remonstrance on World Conflicts and Sacred Duty
The passage argues that ongoing international strife reveals the dangerous influence of Christian political power. It warns that more battles and bloodshed may force a generation to heed the saying of the Great Master to render to Caesar the things that are due, and to render to God the things that belong to Him.
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Casar
God
Shaftesbury Urges Wide Reforms in Church Affairs
Lord Shaftesbury criticizes Church of England weaknesses in a Church Pastoral Aid Society speech. He warns the establishment could collapse without broad reforms to parochial systems and burials law, urging decisive action to prevent secular challenge and extinction of the Established Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Pastoral Aid Society
Liberation Society
Burgess
Lord Shaftesbury
University of Oxford
House of Commons
Church of England
England
Thas
Osborne Morgan
Disestablishment Talk Draws Mixed Reactions Across Towns
In Lichfield Newark and Burton discussions on disestablishment featured Mr Heard lecturing to small or mixed audiences. Clerical resistance clashed with supporters while bell ringing and jeers interrupted debates. Proceedings in Burton saw clergy and visiting speakers clash over the right to reply.
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Lichfield
Heard
St. James’s Hall
Newark
Newark-on-Trent
Baker
Lord Lowth
Notts
Geo. Hastings
Birmingham
Burton-on-Trent
C. F. Thornewill
Dr. Potter
Sheffield
Potter
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Whipper
MR. Hearde
Midland Counties
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