Religious census clash over establishment and ballots
The debate centers on disestablishment and the value of the Established Church. Opponents argue a religious census risks a false plebiscite while supporters insist worship and church influence prove the establishment’s worth. The piece argues for parliamentary and ballot-based assessment over censuses.
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Star Chamber
Hume
the Spectator
Pall Mall Gazette
The
England
Disestablishment Debate at Manchester Liberation Meeting
Manchester Auxiliary of the Liberation Society held its annual meeting in Memorial Hall with Henry Lee presiding. Speakers argued for religious equality, liberty from state control, and criticized Establishment while noting Manchester contributions of 565 4s and rising interest in the issue.
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Manchester Examiner and Times
Manchester
The
Liberation Society
Memorial Hall
Henry Lee
J. C. Cox
Belper
T. O. Finlayson
H. M. Pattison
Rochdale
Brooke Herford
Thos, Willis
W. Squier
E. Simon
Pere
E. Sinwon
Brooer Hertrorp
T. C. Fryuayson
Church of England
Jerusalem
Church of
National Church of England
Magee
Episcopal Church
T. H. Pattison
Miall
Lancashire