State Church arrogance challenged by Nonconformists
A critique of the Church of England privileging its own ministry and denying cross pulpit interchange with Nonconformists. The piece cites Mr. Cross's foundation stone speech in Liverpool, condemning the State Church stance as anti Christian and detrimental to true unity. It argues Nonconformists sustain moral and intellectual life and laments Establishment dominance.
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Cross
Liverpool
Congregational Union
National Church
Liverpool Daily Post
Church of England
Mr Dale on Religion in America Impressions of America series
The Nineteenth Century presents the fifth installment of R W Dale's Impressions of America series. Dale notes his diffidence in tackling such a broad topic and discusses the theme of Religion with caution and insight. The piece highlights the interest generated across the Atlantic as the essays circulate, reportedly being published as a book before completion.
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R. W. Dale
America
Atlantic
Contrast Between American and English Religious Life
The account contrasts American religious openness and lack of established church with England’s state church. It notes Americans discuss faith freely, the absence of an established church, and the lighter ecclesiastical climate. It also surveys disestablishment in New England, church-state history, ministerial social standing, and early U.S. church accommodation and property law.
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United States
Dale
New England
England
America
Episcopal Church
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Maine
Rhode Island
Vermont
Edward Miall
Liberation Society
Virginia
Lyman Beecher
Stowe
Henry Ward Beecher
Beecher
Dr. Tait
Mr. Dale
Horace Mann
Mann
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