That's an interesting perspective, given that you were one of them not too long ago and are only recently Anglican. As for female priests, I...
Most (maybe all?) of the "Angel of the Lord" instances in the OT do seem to be the Lord himself. Most scholars that I've read argue for the...
I actually don't haha. I'm basing it on the BCP ordination text and on ordination sermons that I've heard. The catechism on p. 856 also mentions...
It's part of their voction. In the priest's ordination, "pronounc[ing] God's blessings" is mentioned as one of his responsibilities. It's not to...
Also, those who are so uptight about crucifixes ought to remember that the temple and the tabernacle also had "graven images" in them. God...
Anyone can bless. Only clergy can bless in the name of the Church. Because of that, it makes more sense for clergy to be the ones who bless...
Really surprised that the hardline Protestants here care what Rome does...yet they bring it up all the time
This is very true
How is it just to torture someone?
Not at all. Do you feel any sympathy for the lost? Do people seriously expext to "rejoice" that their friends and families will be tortured for...
Nope. Heaven contains perfect happiness, and who could be perfectly happy knowing that such a place existed? I would not. Therefore, my only...
LOL
Ahoy!
I found him!
I'd need to know more about that quote before I could address it directly, but I can say this: ethnic traits aren't going anywhere. Ethnic...
Oh yeah. I really was limiting "do X" to "ordain X." Should have been clear. :) If I were in your position, I would ponder, pray, consider, and...
It's a difficult challenge. The fact is, one is on thin ice if one joins a church with female priests and bishops while not accepting the...
Welcome to the party!
I don't think "the wisdom of this world" is the best way to describe the task of theology. I'm glad that it's so clear and obvious to you (that's...
How is it superfluous?