John Ballantyne (minister) facts for kids
John Ballantyne (born 1778, died 1830) was a Scottish church leader. He was known for his writings and his role in religious discussions of his time.
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John Ballantyne's Early Life and Education
John Ballantyne was born on May 8, 1778, in a place called Kinghorn in Scotland. When he was 17, in 1795, he started studying at the University of Edinburgh.
Becoming a Church Minister
After his studies, John Ballantyne joined a group within the Secession Church. This church was separate from the main Church of Scotland. In 1805, he became an official minister for a church in Stonehaven, a town in Kincardineshire. He served there for many years.
When John Ballantyne Died
John Ballantyne passed away on November 5, 1830.
John Ballantyne's Important Writings
John Ballantyne wrote several books and pamphlets. These works shared his ideas on religion and how people think.
Books About Churches
In 1824, he published a book called A Comparison of Established and Dissenting Churches. This book looked at the differences between churches supported by the government and those that were not. He updated this book in 1830 during a big debate called the 'voluntary church' controversy. This debate was about whether churches should be funded by the government or by their own members. Ballantyne strongly supported the idea of churches being supported by their members.
Books About the Mind
In 1828, John Ballantyne released the first part of his book, Examination of the Human Mind. This book explored how people think and understand things. He planned to write two more parts, but they were never finished. His ideas in this book were similar to those of other thinkers like Thomas Reid and Dugald Stewart. He also shared some different views from another philosopher, Thomas Brown.
