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==Religion==

==Religion==

Gladstone was a devout Christian throughout his life, which had a profound impact on his political beliefs. In his early career he was intent on maintaining relations between Church and State, although he later realised that this was too idealistic and advocated 'greater autonomy' for the Anglican Church and toleration of other faiths and denominations. Gladstone maintained a high moral purpose in his politics, which greatly affected his decisions both in domestic and foreign affairs. This may explain his later conversion to more radical politics; campaigning for social justice and welfare for those less fortunate as a moral responsibility. It is also shown in his mission to 'pacify Ireland' in 1868, and his denunciation of the atrocities committed by the Turks on Bulgarian Christians in the late 1870s.

Gladstone was a devout [[Christian]] throughout his life, which had a profound impact on his political beliefs. In his early career he was intent on maintaining relations between Church and State, although he later realised that this was too idealistic and advocated 'greater autonomy' for the [[Church of England|Anglican Church]] and toleration of other faiths and denominations. Gladstone maintained a high moral purpose in his politics, which greatly affected his decisions both in domestic and foreign affairs. This may explain his later conversion to more radical politics; campaigning for social justice and welfare for those less fortunate as a moral responsibility. It is also shown in his mission to 'pacify [[Ireland]]' in 1868, and his denunciation of the atrocities committed by the [[Turkey|Turks]] on [[Bulgaria|Bulgarian]] Christians in the late 1870s.

This Evangelical stance often attracted criticism from his opponents and alienated sections of his own party. Luckily for Gladstone however, his moral crusades were generally supported by an enthusiastic political public.

This [[Evangelical]] stance often attracted criticism from his opponents and alienated sections of his own party. Luckily for Gladstone however, his moral crusades were generally supported by an enthusiastic political public.

Another aspect of Gladstone’s religious mission was his work in rescuing prostitutes from the London streets. He would aim to find them alternative employment and rehabilitate them back into mainstream society. His work was seen as controversial and criticised by many, but he continued this practice with the full support of his wife even when he was Prime Minister.

Another aspect of Gladstone’s religious mission was his work in rescuing [[prostitution|prostitutes]] from the [[London]] streets. He would aim to find them alternative employment and rehabilitate them back into mainstream society. His work was seen as controversial and criticised by many, but he continued this practice with the full support of his wife even when he was [[Prime Minister]].

==Biographies==

==Biographies==