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Nonconformist Clash Over Bible in Schools Sparks Debate
A Manchester Conference dispute shows factions within English Nonconformists opposing state church establishment. The Times and Spectator critique steer toward representing mainline bodies, while leaders like Mr. Dale symbolize union policy. The piece argues for voluntaryism and warns against political establishment of religion amid Bible in public schools controversy.
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Ecclesiasticat Ar
Alabama
Oxford University
Lord Kimberley
Epee Et Beet
South Shields
Alexander
Church of Scot University
Peter Bayne
the Contemporary Review
The
School and
the Bible
London
United Kingdom Band Bank of England
Hope Union
Manchester
Sonderbund
John Glover
W. H. Willans
Times
Spectator
Baptist
Congregational
Newman Hall
Spurgeon
Rigg
McArthur
M.P
R. W. Dale
Congregational Union
Mr. Binney
Halley
Dale
Church of Christ
Church of England
Parker
J. C. Ryle
Manning
Ireland
Holy Catholic Church