The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-12
Theological Conundrums.


To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD tfrt
Your Sunday edition is particularly interesting
from the theological criticisms it generally con-
tains; 1t seems to I'LL void and loosen the bonds
of bigotry which have been devotedly cherished.
now propose to present few apparent contra
rieties to be solved by theological WISDOM that the
light Of truth may eradicate the darkness. Matthew
states that there were forty-two generations from
Abraham to Jesus while Luke informs US there
were ffty-six generations, which makes dlner-
ence OF 700 years, estimating fifty years as gener
atiOn as to the time OF the birth OF Jesus. Again.
Matthew makes Salathiel three generations older
generations younger, thus differing thousand
years. But no less wonderful difference Is that
lew m dd Wss staes thai he
descended from Nathan the son OF David Thus
the question arises whether either OF these his
torians are correct; II 3d. which oneY
Disestablishment OF the Church OF Eng
land.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
Having read the article contained In late num-
Der of the HERALD, on the subject of the "Dises.
adjustment of the Church Of England" permit me
to respectfully entreat you until you have been
more fully informed on the subject and heard both
views OF the question: to abstain from advocating
the destruction OF that sacred and venerable In
stituton, which for the past 300 has promoted
and advanced Christianity, not only In the British
Empire, but nearly throughout the Protestant
world.
The camor for the disestablishment of the Church
oil England arises among the NonconfOrmlstS,
chiefly from a jealousy OF the social position held
by her clergy by virtue OF their sacred oce, also
from an envy OF the rich endowments OF that
Church, bequeathed to her by her faithful children
in past ages The NonconfOrmists enjoy perfect
religious liberty and equality, as tine civil constitu-
ton OF England tolerates all sects.
Previous to the census taken in Great Britain In
| 1871 II was proposed in the House OF Commons to
have an remuneration OF the religious professions
| OF the people" When that proposal was made In
senting and radical members OF that House, in
GLIDING Mr.. Mall, who, no doubt, feared that 1t
would show NonconfOrmity to be In the minority.
Perhaps you will kindly publish the names OF the
fourteen cities referred to in the HERALD OF last
Sunday as, although lately arrived from England
your statement is new to me. admit that Nom
conformity exists to large extent In some OF the
manufacturing towns OF England but in agricu-
ers who would live without the comfort Of religion
but Tor the Established Church, and who have o
truly kind friend In times OF sorrow, need and sick
ness In their parish clergyman that Church is
great national blessing
Her portals ever open
Alike to rich and poor;
Her creed to all, forgiveness
Who worship and adore.
In the last session OF Parliament Mr. Mail brought
In a bill for dsestablishment, which was opposed
by all Her Majestys Minister'S including the Right
Hon. w. +. Gladstone many Irish Catholic men,
beers or the House Of Commons much to their credit
and honor, abstaining from voting on the subject,
SO that, Mr.. Editor, If the motion Is brought again
before Parliament trust Mr. Mail and his followers
will again be defeated In such manner to show
them the inconsistency OF wasting the time Of the
members OF that house, thereby mourning the de-
served contempt Of the people OF Great Britain.
Hoping some more able pen than mine will give
you further information on the subject, respectfully
yours, JOHN BULL