Church governance and property rights critique
A critic argues that church leaders, though individually virtuous, fail in corporate capacity. He claims their faith rests in clerical privileges and immunities, not in God or divine revelation, and warns the church is endangered when these privileges are threatened.
Ecclesiastical Notes Call for Tempered Church Reform
The piece critiques recent clergymen’s outbursts, lauds Dr. Temple’s measured stance against the Irish Establishment, and questions ecclesiastical pride. It mocks Natal bishopric remarks, warns against political Sunday schools, and urges faithful witness free from state meddling.
Dr Temple speaks for Irish Church disestablishment in Clitheroe
The meeting chaired by Sir J. P. Shuttleworth hears Rev Dr Temple defend Liberal disestablishment of the Irish Church. He argues for justice to Ireland, questions the value of an Establishment that serves only a fraction of the people, and cites history and religion in urging reform. The crowd applauds as Temple links church and national duty.
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Dr. Temple
Clitheroe
Macrorie
Colenso
Accrington
Capetown
Natal
Port Durban
Ashton-under-Lyne
Moat
Dundaytyshouse
Church of England
England
Knapp
Chichester
Clay
Brighton
Society of Friends
Churches of England
Christ Jesus
QO. S. Roundell
J. P. K. Shuttleworth
Bart
Primrose Mill
Mr. Roundell
Rugby School
M. Wilson
M.P
A. Butson
University College, Oxford
Parker
Magdalen College, Oxford
W. Fenton
A. J. Kay Shuttleworth
J. G. Potter
J. H. Ingham
Canon Robinson
Thomas Garnett
Roundell
Terie
James Kay Shuttleworth
Liberal Party
Ireland
Goldwin Smith
Lancashire
Ingland