Disestablishment and the Religion Question in Society
The article debates disestablishment as the only remedy for religious equality, criticizing state endowments and urging moderation. It notes Birmingham discussions, tensions within the Established Church, and risks to education and village life from ecclesiastical policy. It cites coercive local practices against building a Methodist chapel and warns of Popery in rural areas.
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Gibbon
Wilberforce
Oxford
Birmingham Conference
Birmingham
Liberal Party
Stafford
Somersetshire
Somerset
Jesus
Mark
Christ
Methodism and the Church in Rural Districts
A Wesleyan Home Mission Fund report notes rural churches face High Church intolerance and ritualistic revival pressures. It highlights limited liberty of action due to strong opposition and judicial restraint, as seen in Methodist communities today.
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Wesleyan Home Mission Fund
Wesleyan Conference
Old Catholic Congress Opens in Cologne With Cross-Church Dialog
About 400 delegates gather as Professor Schulte chairs the session. Old Catholics discuss faith, Church discipline, and unity with Greek and Latin churches, affirming positive Christianity and a return to ecumenical councils.
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Cologne
Ober
Maryland
Ely
Lincoln
St. Petersburg
Jangschew
Utrecht
Dr. Rose
New York
America
Langdon
Florence
Italy
Schulte
West
Vatican
Loos
Reusch
Bonn
Germany
Déllinger
Friedrich
Hasenclever
Michelis
Maassen
Wulffing
Reinkens
Michaud
Paris