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April 18, 1886
The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
In Waynesboro, the Augusta Presbytery voted 8-7 to refuse charges against Rev. Dr. Woodrow of Columbia Theological Seminary for evolution theories opposing Presbyterian Scripture views. Rev. Dr. Adams will prosecute in August.
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Dr. Woodrow Escapes by 8 to 7.
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 17.-The Augusta Presbytery, in session at Waynesboro, by a vote of 8 to 7, refused to prefer charges against Rev. Dr. Woodrow, of the Columbia Theological Seminary, for his theories on evolution, which, it is charged, are not in accordance with the interpretation of Scripture by the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Adams notified the Presbytery that he would table the charges against Dr. Woodrow now, but would become prosecutor before the presbytery which meets next August.
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 17.-The Augusta Presbytery, in session at Waynesboro, by a vote of 8 to 7, refused to prefer charges against Rev. Dr. Woodrow, of the Columbia Theological Seminary, for his theories on evolution, which, it is charged, are not in accordance with the interpretation of Scripture by the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Adams notified the Presbytery that he would table the charges against Dr. Woodrow now, but would become prosecutor before the presbytery which meets next August.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Presbytery Vote
Evolution Theories
Church Charges
Dr. Woodrow
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Woodrow
Rev. Dr. Adams
Where did it happen?
Augusta, Ga., Waynesboro
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Woodrow
Rev. Dr. Adams
Location
Augusta, Ga., Waynesboro
Event Date
April 17
Story Details
The Augusta Presbytery voted 8 to 7 against preferring charges against Rev. Dr. Woodrow for his evolution theories conflicting with Presbyterian Scripture interpretation. Rev. Dr. Adams tabled the charges but plans to prosecute next August.