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Abolition of Patronage Debate Shocks Scottish Ecclesiastics
The House of Lords bill to abolish patronage in the Church of Scotland stirs surprise and debate among Establishment clergy and Free Church leaders. The article notes concerns over disestablishment without disendowment, the role of patronage, and the risk of a sectarian shift if the right to choose ministers passes to male communicants. It argues for self support and self rule as the enduring foundation for all denominations.
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House of Lords
Church of Scotland
Edinburgh
General Assembly of the Free Church
Scotsman
Duke of Richmond
Europe
Scotland
Free Church
United Presbyterians