The Irish Church

The Irish Church: A Speech (1869) is a book written by William Ewart Gladstone, a British statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The book is a transcript of a speech given by Gladstone in the House of Commons in 1869, in which he argues for the disestablishment of the Church of Ireland.Gladstone's speech was a response to the ongoing debate over the role of the Church of Ireland in Irish society. At the time, the Church of Ireland was the established church of Ireland, meaning that it received financial support from the government and its members had certain legal privileges. However, the majority of the Irish population was Catholic, and many argued that the Church of Ireland was an unfair and unjust institution.In his speech, Gladstone argues that the Church of Ireland should be disestablished and that its members should be given the same rights and privileges as members of other churches. He argues that the Church of Ireland is not representative of the Irish people and that its establishment is a relic of a bygone era. He also argues that disestablishment would be a step towards greater religious freedom and equality in Ireland.The Irish Church: A Speech (1869) is an important historical document that sheds light on the debates and controversies surrounding the Church of Ireland in the late 19th century. It is also a testament to Gladstone's political acumen and his commitment to social justice and equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.