Liberation movement fuels church disestablishment debate
In Newcastle discussions at a Liberal gathering include pressure for disendowment, support for Mr Miall and Mr Illingworth, and praise for Joseph Cowen as a regional beacon. Speakers urge mass organization, wider reform, and peaceful means to religious equality.
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Working Men and Disestablishment in Leeds Meeting
A large Leeds meeting on disestablishment faced strong counter voices and vandalous interruptions as speakers led a pro church separation agenda. Mr George Potter Rev H Thomas Aldermen Nathan and Carter MP defended disestablishment while debates exposed church-state funding and property wealth, including bishops and deans estates valued at tens of millions.
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Martian
Carter
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England
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Blackburn
Lancashire
Disestablishment of Church Faces Public Support in Kidderminster
A public meeting at Temperance Hall led by Councillor Holloway heard Mr. Potter argue that the English Church should be disestablished and disendowed as a political necessity. The motion, supported by Mr. Brook and carried with few dissentients, called for using church revenues for the people and planned the formation of a committee.
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Land
Wales
Scotland
G. Turner
Working Men Disestablishment Committee Opposed Formed
The passage notes there is opposition to the Working Men's Disestablishment Committee which forms a large body of working men across opinion lines to back the English Church. The group plans to attend public meetings and move amendments to anti-State Church resolutions.
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Potter
The Times on Disestablishment Debate
A Times discussion argues disestablishment nears, praising patience over force. It asserts the Church of England remains the foremost denomination while warns against hasty surrender, urging gradual change and preserving gifts and status amid potential tax and structural shifts.
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