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The Sum of All Villainies: The Methodist General Conference of 1860

By Fred Schrock - July 15, 2013

As the General Conference got underway in 1860, a growing rift within the Methodist faith, over issues of slavery and paid seating, resulted in the creation of Free Methodism right here in Western New York.

The full content is available in the Summer 2013 Issue.

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