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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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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.Book written by a protestant minister that proclaimed the superiority of Anglo-saxon civilization?
Our Country: Its Possible Future and Its Present Crisis, a book written by Protestant cleric Josiah Strong
"The Reformation", as in re-forming.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe term you are looking for would be revolt, as it was a total revolt against the Catholic Church splintering the Body of Christ and depriving millions of souls over the years of the grace of Christ's sacraments.from A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957
The Protestant Reformation: the revolt from the Catholic Church in Western Europe begun and carried to its height in the 16th century. It differed from all previous heretical movements in that it was not concerned with one or a few definite points of doctrine but was directed against the whole complex and system of Christianity as then understood; it gave licence to the human self in the spiritual and religious order. Its principal causes were: the excessive temporal power, wealth and privilege which accrued to the higher clergy, the wicked, worldly and careless lives of many of the clergy, secular and regular, and the decay of philosophy and theology (these resulted partly from the Renaissance) with consequent low standard of spiritual life among the people generally; the weakening of the authority of the Holy See, following the Great Schism, increased by the humanistic corruption of the papal court; the parallel insurgence of secular princes. Its principal motives were: desire for the purity of religion and godliness of life which, from the state of the clergy, precipitated a violent and unreasoning anti-clericalism which degenerated into contempt for all spiritual authority; the national ambitions of secular princes which flourished in the break-up of the Catholic integrity of Europe; an appetite for spoil and, as in England, fear of having to give up looted ecclesiastical wealth; in some, a hatred of the Church and Faith which can be attributed only to the direct working of the Devil. The principal results of the Reformation were: the true reform of the Church "in head and members" effected by the Council of Trent and the revivification of Catholicism so thoroughly achieved that it remains vital to this day (The Counter-reformation); the putting of countless souls, notably in Great Britain, Scandinavia and the German parts of the Empire, in enmity to the Church and consequently outside those means provided by Christ for man to know and attain to God; the disappearance of any "higher unity" holding together the diverse peoples and nations of Europe, the inoculation of men with naturalistic and humanitarian (as opposed to theocentric) philosophy which is now the chiefest enemy of Christianity.
How does the rector minister in the Church of England?
The Church of England is divided into two provinces (York and Canterbury), each province overseen by an Archbishop. Each province is divided into dioceses overseen by a bishop. Each diocese is split into archdeaconries overseen by senior priests called archdeacons. In each archdeaconry are several deaneries that are overseen by 'middle-management' priests called rural deans. A deanary consists of several parishes. This means that every home in England belongs to a parish, and, as the Church of England is the state church, every person in England has the legal right to pastoral care by the parish priest. The parish priest in the Church of England is called the vicar or rector. For all intents and purposes the two names are interchangeable. It just so happens that historically a rector earned his living be receiving from the parish a share ( a tenth - a tithe) of produce of the parish. The rector received Greater Tithes (wheat, hay and wood) and lesser Tithes (all the rest of the produce) whereas a vicar would receive the lesser Tithes only. For many many years the tithing system has been obsolete, all clergy now receiving pay in the form of a 'stipend' - payment of money in order that they can carry out their duty - but the titles of 'rector' and vicar' still remain attached to particular parishes. So the parish priest in one parish may historically still be called a rector whereas another may still be called a vicar - but their roles are identical. They have the 'charge of souls' of the parish - anyone in the parish has the right of pastoral and spiritual care from them. Amongst their other duties they are legally able to marry people without the presence of a registrar (they act as the registrar) and are obliged to take the normal services of the parish church, and daily offices where appropriate. They are expected to preach the Word of God regularly and to conduct themselves in a manner that befits someone of their standing in the community.
You may view this answer in its entirety along with more facts about ecclisiastical parishes here http://www.churchsociety.org/issues_new/churchlocal/iss_churchlocal_jargon.asp In the days when Tithes were paid in England someone was entitled to receive the Tithe. A Rectory was a benefice in which the Tithe was paid to the Incumbent. The Incumbent was know as the Rector and the Benefice house, where he lived, was also known as the Rectory.
Technically a Rector is an Incumbent whose 'tithes are not impropriate'
What is the Meaning of Desmond?
The meaning of Desmond is man of the world or society. It is from Celtic/Latin origin.
What is the male roles in the Anglican church?
The roles of males in the Anglican Church is that most of the leadership roles in the church was restricted to them. The were expected to play the major role in all of the church activities.
In Tudor times why were the people unhappy with the Catholic church?
Not everyone in Tudor England hated the Catholic Church. Many Catholics remained loyal to the faith and to the Holy Father. Unfotunately the leaders among the loyal Englishmen and women were arrested and publicly tortured to death as an example of what happens to those who don't renounce Catholicism. The threat of a hideous death, combined with a vicious campaign of anti-Catholic publicity generated by the Tudor monarchs and their supporters, was enough to turn many formerly loyal Catholics against the Catholic faith.
Who is Rt Rev Dr Emmanuel Chukwuma?
He is the Anglican Bishop of Enugu and United Nations Ambassador for Peace.
Hers a link to an article about him http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2009/dec/18/national-18-12-2009-08.htm
What church is the pope the head of?
The Pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, and the visible head of His Church, the Catholic Church.
