Australian Church Explained

The Australian Church (1884–1957) was founded by Dr. Charles Strong in Melbourne.^[1]

Charles Strong was a Presbyterian minister who, previously, had been charged with heresy because of his liberal theology.^{[1] [2]}

The Australian Church had a firm commitment to social justice and was active in the anti-conscription campaigns during World War I.^[1] Australia's second Prime Minister Alfred Deakin was a member of this church.^[3]

Further reading

• Book: Marion. Maddox. Charles Strong’s Australian Church: Christian Social Activism, 1885-1917. Melbourne University Press. 9780522877892. 2021.

Notes and References

1. http://www.reasoninrevolt.net.au/biogs/E000095b.htm "Australian Church - Institution" (overview)
2. C. R. Badger, 'Strong, Charles (1844–1942)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 6, (MUP), 1976
3. Alfred Deakin - A Sketch by Walter Murdoch (orig.1923), p. 7;, Introduction by Frank Moorhouse (1999)