Everything You
Wanted to Know about the Episcopal/Anglican Tradition
(But Were Afraid to
Ask!)
Anglicanism
contains both Protestant and Catholic elements. Many find it a
refuge from abusive sects and cults. Others find it to be a church that
welcomes all and encourages a variety of thought, while still retaining
unity in essentials to Christian belief. However, like any faith
tradition, people are often confused about its history, worship,
doctrines and other matters and find explainations from members
helpful. That's why I've decided to do this unofficial FAQ.
The questions answered here mainly have
to do with the Episcopal Church in the United States.
Please feel free to submit a question New questions are added every 1-2 weeks.
My latest article concerned the current goings on in the
Anglican Communion that have morphed from disagreements over sexuality
to a debate over authority. In it, I've tried to be as unbiased as
possible while giving an overview for those who aren't sure about
what's been going on aside from news reports. Sometimes a perspective
from a layperson's view helps.
Left off: why
priests?
By
Subject
Authority/Church Structure
Family Issues Holidays/Feasts Liturgy/Worship Newcomer Questions
Sacraments
Unofficial
Episcopal FAQ's
Authority/Church Structure
Anglican
Authority Issues
Top
Family Issues
Can
a Divorced Person Expect Equal Treatment in the Episcopal Church?
Top
Holidays/Feasts
The
Holy Week Survival Guide
Visiting
an Easter Vigil
Why
Don’t Episcopal Churches Use Christmas Hymns Until Christmas Eve?
Top
Liturgy/Worship
What
Creeds Are Used?
What
is the Liturgical Year?
Why
Don’t Episcopal Churches Use Christmas Hymns Until Christmas Eve?
Why
is the Service Structured Instead of “Spirit-Led”?
Top
Newcomer Questions
Can
Episcopalians Believe Anything They Want To?
How
Does the Episcopal Church View Other Churches & Religions?
How Was
the Anglican Church Started & How Did It Come to the US?
Is
Anglicanism Strictly English?
I've
Been Told That You Don't Accept Jesus as the Savior, Win Souls for
Jesus, or "Allow" the Holy Spirit in Your Services. Is This True?
More Common Newbie Questions
Protestant
Church Differences
Roman
Catholic Church Differences
Signing
the Cross, Bowing, Am I Doing It Right?
What
Do High Church & Low Church Mean?
What
is a Typical Episcopal Service Like?
Why
Priests?, Correct Titles, And Communion Reception
Top
Sacraments
What
Are Anglican/Episcopal Sacraments?
What
to Expect at Confession
Top
To discuss these and
other issues, please feel free to visit my forum
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page.
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