Popery and church state conflict quoted with scornful critique
The author denounces men who support Papal authority as counterfeit and urges opposition within Britain. He argues against an established ecclesiastical system, calls for disestablishment, and invites participation in an anti state church effort to curb clerical influence and defend civil society. It targets bishops and clergy as threats to godliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
United States of America
Holy See
Great Britain
Paris
France
Voltaire
Inquisition
Archbishops War With Jesuits Sparks French Church Crisis
A Paris Archbishop denounces Jesuit intrigues while defending Church independence from press and civil authorities. He condemns Univers polemics, urges restraint, and warns that liberal currents threaten religious authority in France. The dispute tests papal response to a church divided.
Pope faces clash between Church authority and modern spirit
The passage argues that the Church cannot escape influence by the age and that charity surpasses dogma. It warns the Pope that aligning with reform could bring serious perplexities, while backing Jews would concede lay authority over spiritual matters.
Antistate Church Movement Meeting Pressed In Edinburgh
A Scottish Anti state church association meeting in James' Place Church denounced establishment and expressed support for Mr Tod in Calton Gaol. Speakers argued that state church ties compel oppression of Dissenters and urged public opinion to resist the annuity tax and its effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’place
Tod
Thomas Russell
William Duncan
Hemorrow
George Johnstone
John M'Gilchrist
James Robertson
Thomas Finlayson
J. EL. Aikman
Peter
M‘dowall
Allea
Joseph Brown
Walkeith
Bailie Fyfe
Gray
Millar
Messrs
Stott
Ireland
Musgrove
Henderson
Laing
Mushet
Gibson
Macallum
Darlington
Ec. &c
Johnston
Thesa
Newcastle and Gateshead
Religious Freedom Society
Calton
P. Mdowart
Alfos
Edinburgh
John o’Groat
Land’s End
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E’ Univers
Univers
Xemonstrance
Turin
M. Sibour
Nat
M. Franzoni
M. Victor Hugo
Venice
Church of Rome
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Antistate Church Movement
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