Free Church Disestablishment Debate in Scotland
A writer analyzes the Free Church stance on patronage and disestablishment. He argues the government bill favors Established Church interests, condemns the move as hypocritical, and urges a careful inquiry before proceeding. The Highlands' view, Dr Kennedy, and potential effects on ministers and sustenance funds are weighed.
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Free Church
Duke of Richmond
Churches of Scotland
Scotland
The
Disraeli
Chalmers
Peterborough
Free Church Assembly
House of Lords
Lord Aberdare
Highlands
England
Begg
Edinburgh
Dr. Kennedy
Dingwall
Grampians
Daily Review
Church of Scotland
Kennedy
Drs. Buchanan
Liberation Debate on Church and State at Rhyl
A two stage discussion on church and state in Rhyl drew large crowds and divided lines between Church Defence and Liberation factions. Key figures included Rev J H Gordon and Rev Thomas Williams. Gordon argued disestablishment and disendowment while Williams stressed Scriptural lines and church reforms.
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Rhyl
J. H. Gordon
Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald
Carnarvon Herald
Carnarvon
Liberation Advocates
Liberation Party
John Roberts
Brynwellart
Church Defence Party
Thos. Williams
Sir George
Arties
Evans
GB Lyon
H. T. Edwards
Church Defence Institution
Gordon
T. Williams
Cagnarvon
Edwards
Church Defence
Mr. Roberts
Liberation
Lyon
Church of England
Herald
Thomas Williams