Subscription the disgrace of the English Church [2nd edition]

"Subscription the disgrace of the English Church [2nd edition]" by C. N. (Charles Nourse) Wodehouse is a sharp look at the Church of England's subscription rules during the early Victorian times. The book acts as a detailed study of religious beliefs and church structure, questioning if making clergy sign up for the Church's Articles of Faith has instead resulted in unclear and mixed views on religion. The main idea of the book is that subscription has become a point of disagreement instead of bringing the church together. Wodehouse explains the splits within the clergy about sticking to the Thirty-nine Articles and what their subscriptions really mean, pointing out that different understandings of faith mess up the core truth that should exist in agreements made by the clergy. He also criticizes the bishops for not offering clear direction and shows how public arguments hurt the Church's reputation, suggesting changes like using simpler beliefs over complicated articles, believing this would create unity and more respect for the church's work. The book is both a well-researched exploration and a strong call for change, hoping to keep the Church true to its goals while dealing with growing disagreements and confusion.