Liberal Christianity.--Indecision of Unitarians respecting the Salvation of All.--Ballou on Atonement.--Bold Vindication of their Faith by Universalists.--Tribute to Unitarianism.--Its Defects.--Mr. Parker's Influence.--Difficulty in answering a Question.--Disavowal of Mr. Parker's Rationalism by Universalists.--Resolutions of Boston Association.--Mr. Parker reviewed by Rev. O. A. Skinner and Rev. Dr. Lothrop.--Discussions respecting Christian Fellowship.--Dr. Ballou's Article in Universalist Quarterly; never Answered.--Mr. R. W. Emerson and his Testimony to Universalism. 42 CHAPTER VII. REFORM MOVEMENTS AND UNIVERSALISM. Universalist Reform Association.--First Meeting, and Festival Addresses.--Continuation of Meetings, a Feature of Anniversary Week.--Anti-Slavery Resolutions.--Festivals in Faneuil Hall.-- Rendition of Burns; Notes of Freedom on the Occasion. 50 CHAPTER VIII. NEW ENGLAND ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETY; UNIVERSALIST PROTEST. Mr. Garrison and His Associates.--Marlboro Chapel, "Eloquence dog-cheap there."--The Debaters.--Rev. John Pierpont and his Remarkable Plea.--Wendell Phillips's Reply to it.--Mobs in Boston and at Concord, N. H.--Denunciatory Spirit.--Anti-Sabbath Convention.-- N. P. Rogers and the "Herald of Freedom."--Momentum of the Anti-Slavery Reform.--Political Changes.--War of the Rebellion and Downfall of Slavery.--Universalist Churches in this Reform.--Protest of Ministers against Slavery. 58 CHAPTER IX. REFORMATORY PROGRESS. The Temperance Reform.--Its Rise and Course in the Past; Its Present Aspects.--The Peace Question.--War Spirit of the Past contrary to Christianity.--Growth of the Christian Idea.--Peace Publications.-- Sumner's Oration.--National Disputes can be settled by Arbitration; Instances.--Victor Hugo's Words.--Treatment of Criminals.--Capital Punishment.--Position and Work of Woman.--Other Questions. 66 CHAPTER X. THE UNIVERSALIST CHURCH AND ITS WOMEN. Some of the Gifted Authors.--Women Workers in the Churches, Pulpits, and Educational Institutions.--Organized Effort.--Woman's Centenary Aid Association.--Its Work in the Centennial Year.--Tribute from the "Christian Leader."--Work of the Association since.--Mrs. C. A. Soule and the Scotland Mission.--Church in Glasgow.--Circulation of Church Literature. 79 CHAPTER XI. SKETCHES OF MINISTERS.