Conscience Clause Interference (Classic Reprint): A Letter to the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of St. David's, on Passages in His Recent Charge (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A clear look at how 19th-century debates over religious instruction and parental rights shaped school policy.

This book traces the rise of the conscience clause and its impact on teachers, churches, and the state.

This nonfiction work surveys debates that affected religious teaching in schools. It examines how lawmakers, church leaders, and educators argued about what children should learn and who may decide. The material sheds light on long-running tensions between denominational schooling and state oversight.

• How the conscience clause emerged and what it aimed to change
• Real-world tensions between clergy, parents, and school managers
• Voices from inspectors, bishops, and other witnesses of the era
• The broader consequences for church schools and public policy

Ideal for readers of educational history and church-state policy, this edition presents a focused look at a pivotal era.

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