Broad Church doubts on disestablishment and Catholic power
The piece argues against Spectator’s view of disestablishment and Catholic authority, defending secular oversight of clergy and warning that papal and ecclesiastical power can threaten civil society. It refutes claims that disestablishment harms progress, noting American practice and historic church-state relations.
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Ireland
Europe
United States of America
America
Great Britain
Rome
Italy
Spain
Low Countries
France
Wales
Burnley Debates on Disestablishment Stir Local Tensions
A Burnley meeting inaugurates a Church Defence Association, prompting a counter gathering in support of disestablishment. Speakers including Rev. Brewin Grant and Rev. J. Stroyan debate English history, church property, and religious liberty with strong exchanges and later notes from Richmond on public lectures.
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Burnley
Croston
Brewin Grant
Burnley Gazette
R. Evans
Monset
C. Williams
Accrington
J. Stroyan
R. W. Oldring
J. Aero
Grant
Reid
Wib.rAms Rose
Lancashire
Church of England
Mark
Literary
Williamses
Mialls
Liberation Society
Mr. Williams
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Roger Williams
Salem Church
Bancroft
Salem
R. W
Saelm
Plymouth
Boston
Rhode Island
RE. W
Massachusettts
Richmond
Gordon
Darlington
J. Robinson
Mr. Gordon
Rey