Free Church Sees Disestablishment as Path to Union
A discussion of Scottish church patronage and Erastian principles dominates the discourse after the Disruption. Dr Rainy argues disestablishment is the only solution consistent with country and church interests, while the Free Church pursues union via disendowment and disestablishment. The United Presbyterian Magazine applauds the disestablishment stance and notes the Duke of Argyll may push patronage abolition as a timely move. Glasgow.
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Scotland
Law Courts
House of Lords
Church of Scotland
Free Church
Rainywell
Dr. Rainy
Committee of
United Presbyterian Magazine
Union Party
Duke of Argyll
Anti-Union
Glasgow
Liberation Society Hails Birmingham Conference Findings
The executive committee notes the Birmingham conference of the 1st inst and praises member unanimity and public publicity. It thanks the Central Nonconformist Committee for its support in arranging meetings, and records the ongoing pursuit of their objectives. A general Halle meeting by the German Evance Elicat Union seeks unity in Protestant faith and collaboration against Jesuit influence.
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Tur
The
Liberation Society
Birmingham
Geiman Evance Elicat Union
Halle
Disestablishment Movement Gains Momentum in Birmingham
In Birmingham's Town Hall a crowd heard Joseph Chamberlain and speakers press disestablishment of the Church of England. They argued the state should end favoured status, channel funds to national education, and support voluntary churches, citing hardship in agricultural areas and the need for religious equality.
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Town
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Cuarrmay
Liberal Party
Church of England
Wales
Cornwall
United States of America
Pepepiane
America
Alfred
Inaworth
M.P
Miall
Ireland
Scotland
B. Price
Oxford
Mr. Price
Leeds
House of Lords
House of Commons