Church Creeds and Communion Practice Debate A Lay Delegate
A Lay Delegate argues for definite creeds and disciplined church membership to prevent shipwreck of faith. He criticizes open Communion policies and urges churches to search scriptures for guidance, demanding clear doctrine and careful mutual requirements without exceeding what is written.
Open Communion and Church Admission Debate
A reader critiques a Lay Delegate's call for free access to the Free Churches and argues for tighter discernment in admitting members. The letter emphasizes character over mere numbers, defends democracy in the churches, and opposes a half-hearted or aristocratic approach to fellowship.
The Irish Church and the General Election
A letter urges renewed use of the Liberation Society for lecturing and publishing to promote disestablishment of the Irish Church. It notes tight election timelines, rising pamphlet distribution, and calls Liberals and Nonconformists to educate the public, aid by sharing publications, and sustain energetic campaigning to secure votes for disestablishment pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberation Society
Liberal
Ireland
No Popery Cry Sparks Debate on Irish Establishment
A letter argues Protestants fear Romanism and urges civil policy that protects free opinion. It contends disestablishment of the Irish Church would not promote Popery, could advance Protestant self-reliance, and would leave church buildings and vested interests intact.
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Mr. Gladstone
Ireland
Archdeacon Hare
Free Church of Scotland
Fragmentary political note on propriety and stance
A brief remark questions approach in political proceedings and cautions against urging the poor democrat. The writer signs a respectful note, addressing Bir.