Skinner defends the Anglican Church against critics who argue that its practices and theology are out of date. He argues that traditional Christian doctrine and practice provide a solid foundation for society and that the episcopal form of church government is the most effective method of preserving this foundation. Although written in the early 19th century, this book remains relevant to contemporary debates about religion and society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.