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Anglican
The word Anglican describes those churches, institutions, and people following the religious concepts and traditions founded by the Church of England. Most Anglicans are members of churches that are part of the international Anglican Communion.
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Who was the creator of the Church of England?
Creation of the Church
During the Middle Ages the church in England was affected by the same clashes that bedevilled the relationship between church and state elsewhere in Europe. A modus vivendi was finally achieved in the matter of investiture, but quarrels over the taxes demanded by Rome and appeals going from English courts to Rome were not resolved until Henry VIII broke the union of the English church with Rome. This action, which created the Church of England, was occasioned by the pope's refusal to grant Henry's request for an annulment of his marriage to Katharine of Aragón. The Act of Supremacy (1534) acknowledged the king as "the only supreme head on earth of the Church of England." Thus the Reformation in England under Henry was at first a matter of policy, not doctrine.
The theology of the new national church as shown in the Six Articles (1539) and the King's Book (1543) was largely unchanged, although some Lutheran influence may be detected. Henry authorized the Great Bible (1539), a revision of the English translations of William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale, and some slight alterations in service. The monasteries were suppressed, chiefly at the hands of Thomas Cromwell. Under Edward VI changes came rapidly, and Protestantism gained ground. The first and second Book of Common Prayer, produced by Thomas Cranmer, were adopted in 1549 and 1552, respectively, and a statement of doctrine, the Forty-two Articles, was drawn up.
Under Mary I all the measures that had separated the Church of England from Rome were reversed; the Roman ritual was brought back, and the nation was received again into the communion of Rome. Elizabeth I restored independence. The Elizabethan Settlement steered the English church upon a middle course between Roman Catholicism and Calvinism. The prayer book of 1552 was restored, and the Forty-two Articles, revised toward a more Catholic position and reduced to Thirty-nine, were adopted as a doctrinal standard. The national church maintained the historical episcopate and retained its continuity with the early church of Britain and much of the ritualism sanctioned by the older rubrics. By the Act of Supremacy (1559) ecclesiastical jurisdiction was restored to the crown to be exercised by a court of high commission. The classical statement of the peculiar Anglican position was made by Richard Hooker.
Under James I the steadily rising tide of Puritanism made necessary the Hampton Court Conference (1604). At that conference, James gave his decision for the existing doctrine. The great achievement of the conference was the King James, or Authorized, Version of the English Bible (1611).
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What led to the beginning of the Anglican Church?
The Reformation in Europe, combined with King Henry VIII's wish for a divorce from his wife, led to the beginning of the Church of England (also known as the Anglican Church).
What is the difference between Church of England and Presbyterian?
The Church of England, known as the Anglican Church, has worship and government that are very similar to the Roman Catholic church. Anglican clergy are called priests, with a hierarchy from priests to bishops and archbishops. Anglican worship follows the form of the Mass, focusing on the Eucharist. The Book of Common Prayer, the Divine Office, and the rich history of the Church in England are among many factors that shape the unique Anglican identity.
The Presbyterian Church, or more properly, the several Presbyterian denominations, follow the Reformed Tradition, a part of the Reformation that continued reforming according to the theology of John Calvin and John Knox. Like many other Protestant traditions, Presbyterians recognize the priesthood of all believers, which means that no other intermediary is required between the believer and the Creator other than Jesus Christ. Clergy are called Reverend or Pastor, and the focus of the worship service is the reading and teaching of Scripture.
Who wanted to cleanse the Church of England of their Catholic ways?
What holidays do the Anglicans faith celebrate?
The same festivals as most other Christian Churches : - 1. Christmas - the Birth of Christ 2. Good Friday - the Crucifixion 3. Easter - the Resurrection 4. Ascension day - The ascension of Jesus into heaven 5. pentecost (aka 'Whitsunday') - the coming of the Holy Spirit
Why did Henry VII break away from the catholic church?
It was Henry VIII who broke away from the Catholic church. He believed he needed a male heir to the throne and would need a new wife to achieve that end. Catholicism didn't sanction divorce. Without the Pope as its head, the Anglican Episcopalian church became the recognized Church of England.
According to Holy Bible Abraham had a second wife to get a heir. If Henry was allowed to have a second wife he wouldn't have asked permission for divorce. Either second marriage or divorce were not allowed. He cannot be penalized by imposing laws which r not in the Bible for no reason, and he found no alternatives other than broke away from the church. If laws not allow to fulfill the human's real necessity and force against the reasonable and essential requirement, there will be calamities and breaks away. And give room for those type of happenings and formation of new divisions in the religion. So that was an unsatisfactory state of affair and that made him to broke away
What do Anglicans believe about life after death?
I think that the traditional Anglicans believe that the afterlife is much like what the Christians believe that there is a heaven and you are accepted into it as long as you have not done any harm to anyone or anything and that you truly believe you deserve to go to heaven. There's always second chances! live life to the fullest and love all! god is all around you in the tree's, sun , and life is the most prize possession :)
What group wanted to break away from the church in England?
The group that wanted to leave the Church of England were the Separatists.
In what church was the Anglican Church founded?
the church that the anglican church was founded was the catholic church.
How do you address an Episcopal bishop?
His Lordship or The Right Reverend for catholic churches, or simply Bishop.
Catholic Bishops are not called either His Lordship or The Right Reverend. The proper way to address a bishop is "Your Excellency" If he is an Archbishop in England he is "Your Grace" The "Right Reverend" is for abbots of monasteries. "Your Eminence" is the form of address for a Cardinal and "Your Holiness" for the Pope. In the Orthodox tradition, Bishops are addressed as "Your Grace" Though all Bishops (including Patriarchs) are equal in the Orthodox Church, they do have different administrative duties and honors that accrue to their rank in this sense. Thus, "Your Eminence" is the proper title for Bishops with suffragans or assistant Bishops, Metropolitans, and most Archbishops (among the exceptions to this rule is the Archbishop of Athens, who is addressed as "Your Beatitude"). "Your Beatitude" is the proper title for Patriarchs (except for the Œcumenical Patriarch in Constantinople, who is addressed as "Your All-Holiness").
In Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy,and Anglicanism only a bishop can ordain other bishops, priests, and deacons. In the Eastern liturgical tradition, a priest can celebrate the Divine Liturgy only with the blessing of a bishop. In Byzantine usage, an antimension signed by the bishop is kept on the altar partly as a reminder of whose altar it is and under whose omophorion the priest at a local parish is serving. In Syriac Church usage, a consecrated wooden block called a tablitho is kept for the same reasons. The pope, in addition to being the Bishop of Rome and spiritual head of the Catholic Church, is also the Patriarch of the Latin Rite. Each bishop within the Latin Rite is answerable directly to the Pope and not any other bishop except to metropolitans in certain oversight instances. The pope previously used the title Patriarch of the West, but this title was dropped from use in 2006 a move which caused some concern within the Orthodox Communion as, to them, it implied wider papal jurisdiction. In Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Anglican cathedrals there is a special chair set aside for the exclusive use of the bishop. This is the bishop's cathedraand is often called the throne. In some Christian denominations e.g. the Anglican Communion, parish churches may maintain a chair for the use of the bishop when he visits; this is to signify the parish's union with the bishop. The bishop is also the proper minister of the sacrament of confirmation, and in the Anglican Communion and Liberal Catholic communion only a bishop may administer this sacrament. However, in Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches chrismation is always done at the same time as baptism, and thus the priest is the one who confirms. Within Catholicism, it is invariably the priest who confirms those being received as adults into the Church. Also, a Catholic bishop may delegate a priest to administer the sacrament in his place; these men are called episcopal vicars and are usually responsible for a particular area of the diocese.
How did the puritans' and the pilgrims' view of the Anglican church?
The Puritans wanted to reform the Anglican church the Pilgrims wanted to make their own churches. Hope I helped yah ;)
What two social classes would be most represented in Saint John's Episcopal Church?
The lower middle class and the lower class are the two social classes would most represent the Saint John's Episcopal Church. Construction of the church, which is located in Ohio, was finished in 1831.
What is known about David cook's family?
David Cook, the winner of season seven of American Idol, has two brothers, Adam (the oldest), and Andrew. He is the middle child. His parents' names are Beth and Stan Cook.
What did the term 'Glorious Revolution' describe?
The Glorious Revolution was the English people's revolt against the unreasonable demands of an unreasonable king.
James II came to the throne of England, Ireland, and Scotland (his title as King of Scotland was James VII) with expectations that were entirely unreasonable. He had been born and raised in France, where the religion was Catholicism, and the king held absolute power over the entire country. However, in England, all manner of religions were tolerated, and the king was expected to make decisions with and submit to Parliament. When James II entered the scene, he decided to go on a social reform. He started to throw his weight as king around. He declared the official religion to be Catholicism, and acted as though Parliament were nothing. This angered the people and Parliament. Soon, although the country was split into two political parties, the Whigs and the Tories, both were united against James II. The only support he had was from his close friends. The Glorious Revolution refers to the bloodless eviction of this king from his office by his own son-in-law. The actions of James II turned the office of king into a political figurehead in England, his every action directed by Parliament.
The reason that James II failed and the Glorious Revolution took place was that James II was out of touch with reality, swamped in French ideas, and thrown into a very different English Government.
What happens if you dont get confirmed if you are part of an episcopal church?
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When did the Pope close all the Churches in England?
The pope didn't close down all the monestries Henry did because of Richard Whiting.
Richard whiting was hung drawn and quartered because he didn't tell Henry where the treasure was.
What are the causes of disagreements among Anglicans?
Anglicans disagree on quite a bit, from the number of sacraments, to the ordination of women, to the issue of same sex marriage and the ordination of gay and lesbian persons. I will give a brief overlook on some of the issues facing Anglicanism throughout the ages up to current day. Beginning under the reign of Elizabeth I who was the daughter of Henry VIII, this 'division' among Anglican Christians began. In order to keep England united as one, Elizabeth devised the concept of 'the via media' or 'the middle way'.Elizabeth knew that the protestant reformation was at it's peak and was afraid that the Church of England would divide as did other protestant churches. Elizabeth had no intent on having a religious war occur within England during her reign, so this 'middle way' philosophy was a way in which to keep The Church of England united, while at the same time permitting many different theological perspectives to exist within the Anglican faith. Thus the concept of 'high church' and 'low church'began. High Church Anglicans are those that ascribe to a more catholic, sacramental theology. Whereas low church Anglicans are those that ascribe to a more reformed theological perspective. All Anglicans are united by the Book of Common Prayer, which is the liturgy and catechism of the faith, as well as the two great sacraments of the Gospel, the Holy Eucharist, and Baptism. High Church Anglicans would say the other 5 sacramental rites of the church are sacraments as well, not just 'sacramental'. Today, the theological divide between 'high church' and 'low church' has significantly lessened. However, the major issue dividing Anglicans today is not theological, but rather social. Beginning in 1976 when the Episcopal Churchin the United States, which is the American province of the Anglican Communion opened the priesthood and the episcopate to women. This act affected not just the American Church but all other Anglican provinces, including the Church of England. Today almost every Anglican province ordains women to all 3 orders of ministry; deacons, priests and bishops. Just as the Anglican Communion began to recover from the change in social order that began with womens ordination, the focus then shifted from women to homosexuals. Again, starting with the the American province, arguments were raised as to whether or not it was biblically sound to bless same sex unions, and whether or not it was sound to ordain open and practicing gay and lesbian persons. Beginning in the mid 1980's, certain dioceses of the American province, in particular the Diocese of Newark NJ, began ordaining open and partnered gay and lesbian individuals to the diaconate and priesthood. This act defied the Anglican Communion's prohibitions against homosexual acts, and caused a major conflict in both the American church, as well as all provinces of the Anglican Communion. As time progressed, The Episcopal Church in the United States became increasingly more progressive socially. Most dioceses began ordaining gay and lesbian persons to the diaconate and the priesthood. In 2003 the Episcopal Church consecrated it's first openly gay and partnered bishop, The Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson. Bishop Robinson is the first openly gay and partnered bishop in any Anglican province. This act created a clear divide between the American church and many other provinces of the Communion. After Robinson's consecration to the episcopate other liberal provinces began speaking out in favor of the ordination of gay persons and the blessing of same sex unions, in particular The Anglican Church of Canada, the Anglican Church of New Zealand and the Scottish Episcopal Church. After Robinson's consecration the Anglican Communion as whole became clearly divided on this issue, with conservative provinces, in particular the Church of Nigeria, threatening schism. The faith that once 'agreed to disagree' has now come under significant fear of division and schism. At the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in the United States, which occured July 8th through 17th in Anaheim California, 2 major resolutions were passed. The first resolution being that the moratorium on the consecration of gay bishops would be lifted, and that gay and lesbian persons may canonically be admitted to all 3 orders of ministry. The second resolution being that the church would begin to formalize a liturgy for same sex unions/weddings. The actions of the 2009 General Convention, although seen as important by the majority of Episcopalians, has divided the Anglican Communion even more than it already was, creating a major split between biblical/social conservatives and biblical/social liberals. This is the current issue facing the Anglican Communion
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Do Christians get persecuted for their beliefs in Africa?
There are countries in Africa where Christians suffer persecution - primarily Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, and Morocco.
What is the difference between Prospetarian and Anglican?
I take it you mean Presbyterian and Anglican?
If you do, then a Presbyterian Church is a Protestant Church, derived from John Calvin. After succeeding in displacing the Church in Scotland in the fifteenth century, the Presbyterians set their mind on capturing the Church in England!
Under Elizabeth, the Protestants were compelled to join the Established Church. This for political reasons. By 1640, they had gained strength in parliament and with dissident Anglicans caused a war of religion in this country!
What is the difference? The Anglican Church was the ancient catholic Church in this country , it believed in the old catholic truths of Apostolic Succession in both faith and orders. It believed in Revelation, Scripture and Holy tradition through the Councils. In short the Anglican Church was a Community of catholic believers within the Catholic Fold and holding to three Catholic Creeds and believing in Seven sacraments. The Real Presence and seven ecumenical councils!
What day do Episcopalians go the church?
Weekly services are observed on Sunday. Throughout the week/month/year there are several other days for Church. Also, there are usually monthly 'Healing Services' in Church.
The Episcopal Church - sometimes referred to as 'Catholic light' by members - is considered 'via media' between Reformed Protestantism and Roman Catholicism.
Why did Henry's greed cause him to break away from the Catholic Church and Rome?
Henry VIII never broke away from the Catholic Church. He was born a Catholic and died a Catholic. The church in England at that time was Catholic and remained so after his death. An act or Parliaments called the Act of Supremacy made Henry head of the Catholic church in England instead of the Pope in Rome. It is the break with Rome of the English Catholic Church for which Henry is remembered. It also gave Henry the opportunity to annul his marriage to Catherine
The Act of Supremacy of November 1534 (26 Hen. 8, c. 1) was an Act of the Parliament of England under King Henry VIII declaring that he was "the only supreme head on earth of the Church in England" and that the English crown shall enjoy "all honours, dignities, preeminences, jurisdictions, privileges, authorities, immunities, profits, and commodities to the said dignity.".[1] By the wording of the Act, it was made clear that Parliament was not granting the King the title (thereby suggesting that they had the right to later withdraw them) but rather it was stated as a recognized fact. In the Act of Supremacy, Henry abandoned Rome completely. He then went on to found a new church called Ecclesia Anglicana.
Answer by a CatholicI don't believe that it was his greed that caused Henry VIII to break with Rome, I believe that it was his desire for a legitimate heir. As Rome would not allow him an annulment, saying that his marriage to his wife, Catherine, was valid, he could not "put her away" and marry his mistress. His "greed", if you will, overcame him after he made himself head of the Church of England.