The Substance of Argument Against the Indiscriminate Incorporation of Churches
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Originally published in 1857, this theological work argues against the common practice of incorporating churches as legal entities under civil law. The author contends that such practices threaten the independence and autonomy of religious institutions, and provides historical and theological arguments to support his position. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of American religion or the relationship between church and state.
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