Names and sacred space in church controversy
The letter argues against renaming church buildings, warning it fosters medieval superstition and diverts from Christ's teaching to worship in sacred places. It closes the debate as trivial, noting a straw signals wind direction but remains merely straw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Society of Believers
Christ
Jerusalem
A Congress of Nations and a Court of Justice
The author argues for a court of nations as essential to settle international disputes by truth and justice, with arbitration and legislation seen as unnecessary. He contends a bench of judges can define universal principles, and treaties gain strength from a world public sentiment backing court decisions.
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High Court of Nations
Board of Arbitration
Congress
Parliament
Supreme Court of the United States
England
United States
Court of Nations
Handwriting Acknowledges Printing Irregularities
The writer notes that errors in sentences stem from the handwriting not the mind, and any lack of sense in parts should be attributed to the hand rather than the author’s head.
Bible Society Criticisms Prompt Aid for Better Oversight
Affected donors urge tighter expenditure oversight at the Bible Society, criticizing high salaries and agency costs funded by the poor. They request transparent use of funds, stricter control of expenses, and a public rebuttal to contractor complaints to preserve public trust in the noble institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary Bible Society
Bible Society
The
British and Foreign Bible Society
Fragmentary Closing Caption Reflects Ceremonial Address
The excerpt ends with a formal benediction urging duty, mercy, and humility, addressed to Sam and accompanying gentlemen. It underscores a religious or ceremonial tone in a concluding note.
Additional Congregational Chapels in London A Definite Proposal
The London Congregational Chapel Building Society urges erecting fifty new chapels in London to provide 60 000 more seats. It argues Congregationalism fits London needs by adaptable worship open to all, while calling for immediate, large finance and broad ministerial support to complete the project within twenty years.
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Sim
London
London Congregational Chapel Building Society
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