Congress as a Means to Mutual Understanding in Religion
The author argues that sustained interdenominational congresses could bridge gaps between Church and Dissent. They critique misrepresentations of Nonconformist doctrine on disestablishment and warn that tying Christianity to the state harms both church and state. They urge moral law over church establishment and foresee increased moral influence when ecclesiastical ties are removed.
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Jerusalem
Ryle
Luther
Ireland
God
Suffolk
Earl of Harrowby
House of Lords
Trish
Manchester
England
Positive mischief in systems praised for religion and morality
The note critiques how current systems praise religion and morality while enabling mischief. It argues that praise masks flaws and promotes inconsistency between professed values and actions within societal structures.
Controversy and reform at Swansea Congregational Union
The Swansea Congregational Union reassembled amid reduced attendance as Welsh delegates away at a separate conference. The morning concentrated on a revised constitution with changes to membership rules and delegate access, while afternoon sectional meetings debated doctrinal trust deeds endowments and adult education. A massive missionary meeting in the Music Hall closed the day with a fiery address by Griffith John after Robert Moffat’s absence.
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Hannay
Tomkins
London
County Association
Ebenezer Chapel
J. Baldwin Brown
Clayland’s Chapel
God
Mark
J. Kennedy
Brown
Court of Chancery
Booker
Dale
Mackennal
The
Baptist Union
Allen
Robert Moffat
H. O. Wills
Griffith John
China
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the Congregational Union AT
Swansea