Protests Over Papal Influence and English Church Authority
In a dissenting address, critics warn against papal encroachment through bishops and vicars apostolic, arguing that the Pope lacks temporal power in England and that coercive measures would threaten Protestant liberty. They cite Ireland, the colonies, and the United States as precedents, urging caution and principled resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Rome
Honét
Ireland
Holy See
Cerezo
United States
Cdnterbury
York
Jérisalen
Syria
Chaldea
Egypt
Abyéstina
Gibraltar
Holy City
Bristol
Church of England
Antistate Church Movement Debates Papal Claims
A crowded Sheffield meeting at Council Hall supports the Anti state church association. Speakers denounce Rome’s bishops and defend voluntaryism against state endowment, with criticism of England’s church and support for religious liberty. Leaders attack papal claims and warn against national education plans tied to the establishment.
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Sheffield
Council Hall
J. E. Giles
J. Gordon
Coventry
BE. Miall
T. Horsfield
Stokoe
Church of
Ngland
Rome
Huslatda
T. Hornstrep
Esenzzer Smith
Rev. J. Gordon
Church of England
John Russell
Ireland
Cobden
Manchester
Halpden
Shore
J. Russell
Church of Rome
Scotland
London
Miatl
Islington