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Church and State in the Church Congress Debate
The piece surveys Church Congress papers and remarks on the Church State relation. It notes a shift toward viewing spiritual authority first, with disestablishment and endowment debates, promoting conscience and church service over civil privilege. The author sees gradual progress, predicting diminishing state favors and stronger ecclesiastical independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Devon
Joseph Bardsley
Church of Rome
W. G. F. Phillimore