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_aRichings, B. _q(Benjamin), _d1788?-1872 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Church Rate: A Dialogue Between a Churchman and a Dissenter |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-05-03 | ||
| 508 | _aTranscribed from the William Edward Painter edition by David Price | ||
| 520 | _a"The Church Rate: A Dialogue Between a Churchman and a Dissenter" by B. Richings is a theological dialogue written in the 19th century. This work engages with the contentious issue of church rates—mandatory payments to support the Church of England—through a conversational format between a churchman and a dissenter. The dialogue serves as a lens to explore the tension between religious observance and dissent, likely reflecting debates prevalent in Victorian society regarding church-state relations and the rights of various religious groups. In this dialogue, Mr. Churchman represents the established church's perspective, arguing for the legitimacy of church rates based on their historical presence and societal necessity. Mr. Spinwell, the dissenter, initially opposes the rates, claiming they unjustly support a religion to which he does not adhere. As their conversation unfolds, Churchman counters various dissenting principles, questioning the consistency of dissenters who reject the church's financial demands yet readily accept state funds through the Regium Donum, a parliamentary grant. Ultimately, Spinwell's objections wane as he begins to recognize the practical reasonableness behind the church rate system, leading to a greater appreciation for the established church's role in society. The dialogue concludes with a call for unity and a higher moral purpose beyond the disputes over financial obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChurch tax -- Great Britain | ||
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