The Church Rate: A Dialogue Between a Churchman and a Dissenter

"The Church Rate: A Dialogue Between a Churchman and a Dissenter" by B. Richings is a 19th-century conversation addressing whether people should be required to financially support the Church of England. The story shows a talk between a church supporter, who believes these payments are needed, and someone who doesn't support the church, feeling it's unfair to make them pay for a religion they don't follow. The narrative follows as the churchman questions the principles of the dissenter, especially around accepting money from the government themselves. The dissenter starts to see the churchman's point of view, coming to appreciate the church's place in society. The story ends with a reminder of the importance of getting along and focusing on shared values instead of disagreements about money.