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Darwin and the Church
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The story of Charles Darwin’s involvement with the church is one that is told far too rarely. It shows another side of the man who is more often remembered for his personal struggles with faith, or for his role in large-scale controversies over the…
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- … theory for religion. His local activities in the village of Down paint a fascinating picture of a …
- … throughout Darwin’s life, as it reveals his personal and professional interactions with various …
- … from the Anglican Church in its denial of the Trinity and the doctrine of eternal damnation. …
- … but assuredly not that of a clergyman. The parish of Down In 1842, within six years of …
- … involved. Although he was not the principal landowner in Down, Darwin was a gentleman of means, and …
- … Innes (1817–94). Innes was named perpetual curate of Down in 1846 (Crockford’s). Innes was a High …
- … school-fund; Darwin also discussed taking charge of the Coal and Clothing Fund (a local charity), …
- … Innes to John William Lubbock, the principal landowner in Down, in a letter of 1854 in which he said …
- … on these charities, and also managed to found a Friendly Club, a charity fund for the maintenance of …
- … entrusted the family’s dog, Quiz, when he moved away from Down (letter to J. B. Innes, 15 December …
- … Darwin was developed not only by years of daily contact in Down, but also by also by several decades …
- … and the appointment of curates. The village of Down did not fare well under this system. The …
- … been sold. In fact, some years before the Darwins arrived in Down, the parsonage had actually been …
- … parish work, and relieved Darwin of responsibility for the Coal and Clothing Club, as well as the …
- … he came into contact with. His involvement with the Friendly Club and village school did not …
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