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 ==Debates and Controversy==
-Because of the unorthodoxy of the religious teachings he presented, C.T. Russell was a frequent focus of criticism by members of other religious groups.  In 1903, Russell agreed to a series of debates with Dr. E. L. Eaton, a minister at a New York Methodist Episcopal church on the topic [[hell]] and life after death.  In the final debate, Eaton affirmed the doctrine that the wicked are punished with eternal torments and sufferings.  Russell vigorously denied the teaching of hell-fire, having previously espoused a belief that the dead are unconscious while in the grave and that vast multitudes were awaiting a resurrection.<ref>Pittsburgh ''Gazette'', November 2, 1903</ref>  From 1905-1907, Russell toured the United States and Canada conducting a series of lectures entitled "To Hell and Back"<ref>The Watch Tower 1905 p. 224, The Watch Tower 1907, p. 112</ref>.
+Because of the unorthodoxy of the religious teachings he presented, C.T. Russell was a frequent focus of criticism by members of other religious groups.  In 1903, Russell agreed to a series of debates with Dr. E. L. Eaton, a minister at a New York Methodist Episcopal church on the topic [[hell]] and life after death.  In the final debate, Eaton affirmed the doctrine that the wicked are punished with eternal torments and sufferings.  Russell vigorously denied the teaching of hell-fire, having previously espoused a belief that the dead are unconscious while in the grave and that vast multitudes were awaiting a resurrection.<ref>Pittsburgh ''Gazette'', November 2, 1903</ref>  From 1905-1907, Russell toured the United States and Canada conducting a series of lectures entitled "To Hell and Back".<ref>The Watch Tower 1905 p. 224, The Watch Tower 1907, p. 112</ref>
 During his lifetime, critics of C.T. Russell accused him of being a Freemason, becoming wealthy by selling his books and "Miracle Wheat," being immoral and cruel to his wife, lying under oath and being a cult leader and false prophet.<ref>Pastor-Russell.com</ref>
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 ==References==
 *[http://www.ctrussell.us/ Harvest Messages] Database of C.T. Russell's writings
 *<sup>1</sup>Pittsburgh ''Gazette'', November 2, 1903
-*<sup>2</sup>The Watch Tower 1905 p. 224, The Watch Tower 1907, p. 112
+*<sup>2</sup>The Watch Tower 1905 p.&nbsp;224, The Watch Tower 1907, p.&nbsp;112
 *<sup>3</sup>[http://www.pastor-russell.com/life/critics.html Pastor-Russell.com]

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 Because of the unorthodoxy of the religious teachings he presented, C.T. Russell was a frequent focus of criticism by members of other religious groups.  In 1903, Russell agreed to a series of debates with Dr. E. L. Eaton, a minister at a New York Methodist Episcopal church on the topic [[hell]] and life after death.  In the final debate, Eaton affirmed the doctrine that the wicked are punished with eternal torments and sufferings.  Russell vigorously denied the teaching of hell-fire, having previously espoused a belief that the dead are unconscious while in the grave and that vast multitudes were awaiting a resurrection.<ref>Pittsburgh ''Gazette'', November 2, 1903</ref>  From 1905-1907, Russell toured the United States and Canada conducting a series of lectures entitled "To Hell and Back"<ref>The Watch Tower 1905 p. 224, The Watch Tower 1907, p. 112</ref>.
-During his lifetime, critics of C.T. Russell accused him of being a Freemason, becoming wealthy by selling his books and "Miracle Wheat", being immoral and cruel to his wife, lying under oath and being a cult leader and false prophet.<ref>Pastor-Russell.com</ref>
+During his lifetime, critics of C.T. Russell accused him of being a Freemason, becoming wealthy by selling his books and "Miracle Wheat," being immoral and cruel to his wife, lying under oath and being a cult leader and false prophet.<ref>Pastor-Russell.com</ref>
-Following his death, a division occurred within the religious movement he had founded.  One group, associated with those that had legal control of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society and it's legal entities, followed the second president, [[J.F. Rutherford]] and are known today as [[Jehovah's Witnesses]].  The other group, known simply as [[Bible Students]], continue to provide access to Russell's writings via reprints and web-sites dedicated to Russell.  Bible Students object to the claim of Jehovah's Witnesses that Russell was the founder of their religious movement.
+Following his death, a division occurred within the religious movement he had founded.  One group, associated with those that had legal control of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society and its legal entities, followed the second president, [[J.F. Rutherford]] and are known today as [[Jehovah's Witnesses]].  The other group, known simply as [[Bible Students]], continue to provide access to Russell's writings via reprints and web-sites dedicated to Russell.  Bible Students object to the claim of Jehovah's Witnesses that Russell was the founder of their religious movement.
 ==References==

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 '''Charles Taze Russell''', also known as C.T. Russell and Pastor Russell.  (1852-1916 AD)
-C. T. Russell was born in the United States, in Allegheny (now part of Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania, on February 16, 1852.  Although brought up as a Presbyterian, Russell eventually joined the Congregational Church because he preferred its views.  In 1879 Russell married Maria Frances Ackley.
+C. T. Russell was born in the [[United States]], in Allegheny (now part of [[Pittsburgh]]), [[Pennsylvania]], on February 16, 1852.  Although brought up as a Presbyterian, Russell eventually joined the Congregational Church because he preferred its views.  In 1879 Russell married Maria Frances Ackley.
 Russell is best known as the founder of the '''International Bible Students Association''' as well as the '''Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society of Pennsylvania'''.  He began publishing the religious magazine '''Zion’s Watch Tower and Herald of Christ’s Presence''', now published as ''[[The Watchtower]] Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom'' in July 1879.
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 *<sup>2</sup>The Watch Tower 1905 p. 224, The Watch Tower 1907, p. 112
 *<sup>3</sup>[http://www.pastor-russell.com/life/critics.html Pastor-Russell.com]

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 Among those that would influence Russell's understanding of the Bible were Second Adventist Jonas Wendell, George W. Stetson, George Storrs (publisher of the magazine ''Bible Examiner''), and Nelson H. Barbour.
-Russell was an assistant editor of the religious magazine ''Herald of the Morning'', published in collaboartion with Barbour, for a year and a half when Barbour wrote an article in August 1878 that would signal the beginning of the end of their partnership.  After several months of publishing articles expressing conflicting viewpoints on the topic Russell withdrew from the partnership.
+Russell was an assistant editor of the religious magazine ''Herald of the Morning'', published in collaboration with Barbour, for a year and a half when Barbour wrote an article in August 1878 that would signal the beginning of the end of their partnership.  After several months of publishing articles expressing conflicting viewpoints on the topic Russell withdrew from the partnership.
 :In an article entitled "The Atonement", Barbour held out his belief that Christ died ''for'' us but rejected the concept that Christ died ''instead of'' us.  Russell, on the other hand, firmly believed that by his death, Christ paid the penalty of sin for Adam's offspring.
 ==Writings and Other Works==
-In addition to ''Zion's Watch Tower'', Russell wrote six volumes originally known as ''Millenial Dawn'' but later renamed as ''Studies in the Scriptures''.  These volumes contained what Russell believed to be Bible truth.
+In addition to ''Zion's Watch Tower'', Russell wrote six volumes originally known as ''Millennial Dawn'' but later renamed as ''Studies in the Scriptures''.  These volumes contained what Russell believed to be Bible truth.
 *1886 - Volume I: ''The Plan of the Ages'' (later known as ''The Divine Plan of the Ages'')
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 ==Debates and Controversy==
-Because of the unorthodoxy of the religious teachings he presented, C.T. Russell was a frequent focus of criticism by members of other religious groups.  In 1903, Russell agreed to a series of debates with Dr. E. L. Eaton, a minister at a New York Methodist Episcopal church on the topic [[hell]] and life after death.  In the final debate, Eaton affirmed the doctrine that the wicked are punished with eternal torments and sufferings.  Russell vigorously denied the teaching of hell-fire, having previously espoused a belief that the dead are uncoscious while in the grave and that vast multitudes were awaiting a resurrection.<ref>Pittsburgh ''Gazette'', November 2, 1903</ref>  From 1905-1907, Russell toured the United States and Canada conducting a series of lectures entitled "To Hell and Back"<ref>The Watch Tower 1905 p. 224, The Watch Tower 1907, p. 112</ref>.
+Because of the unorthodoxy of the religious teachings he presented, C.T. Russell was a frequent focus of criticism by members of other religious groups.  In 1903, Russell agreed to a series of debates with Dr. E. L. Eaton, a minister at a New York Methodist Episcopal church on the topic [[hell]] and life after death.  In the final debate, Eaton affirmed the doctrine that the wicked are punished with eternal torments and sufferings.  Russell vigorously denied the teaching of hell-fire, having previously espoused a belief that the dead are unconscious while in the grave and that vast multitudes were awaiting a resurrection.<ref>Pittsburgh ''Gazette'', November 2, 1903</ref>  From 1905-1907, Russell toured the United States and Canada conducting a series of lectures entitled "To Hell and Back"<ref>The Watch Tower 1905 p. 224, The Watch Tower 1907, p. 112</ref>.
 During his lifetime, critics of C.T. Russell accused him of being a Freemason, becoming wealthy by selling his books and "Miracle Wheat", being immoral and cruel to his wife, lying under oath and being a cult leader and false prophet.<ref>Pastor-Russell.com</ref>
-Following his death, a division occured within the religious movement he had founded.  One group, associated with those that had legal control of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society and it's legal entities, followed the second president, [[J.F. Rutherford]] and are known today as [[Jehovah's Witnesses]].  The other group, known simply as [[Bible Students]], continue to provide access to Russell's writings via reprints and web-sites dedicated to Russell.  Bible Students object to the claim of Jehovah's Witnesses that Russell was the founder of their religious movement.
+Following his death, a division occurred within the religious movement he had founded.  One group, associated with those that had legal control of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society and it's legal entities, followed the second president, [[J.F. Rutherford]] and are known today as [[Jehovah's Witnesses]].  The other group, known simply as [[Bible Students]], continue to provide access to Russell's writings via reprints and web-sites dedicated to Russell.  Bible Students object to the claim of Jehovah's Witnesses that Russell was the founder of their religious movement.
 ==References==