The conservative Anglican/Episcopalian Church has begun discussion with the Roman Catholic Church about reunification under the Ministry of the Bishop of Rome. Active Homosexual Bishops Ordination, Women Ordinations seem to be bringing the Anglican Communion toward a Schism. Is this a good thing? Is it Biblical?
2007-02-19 04:52:38 · 6 answers · asked by Lives7 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hee hee. It is NEWS because the family is beginning to settle the family argument!
2007-02-19 04:59:00 · update #1
"The Catholic Church embraces with hope the commitment to ecumenism as a duty of the Christian conscience enlightened by faith and guided by love…Jesus himself, at the hour of his Passion, prayed 'that they may all be one' (John 17:21)." -- Pope John Paul II, Ut Unum Sint, May 25, 1995.
The Catholic Church already has the following open dialogs with her sister Churches:
- The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation
- The Joint Committee of Orthodox and Catholic Bishops
- The Oriental Orthodox-Roman Catholic Consultation
- The Polish National Catholic-Roman Catholic Dialogue
- The Anglican-Roman Catholic Consultation USA
- The Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue
- Roman Catholic-Reformed Consultation
- The United Methodist-Catholic Dialogue
- Southern Baptist Convention-Catholic Dialogue
- The Evangelical-Catholic Dialogue
- Faith and Order Commission, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA
- Consultation with the National Council of Synagogues
- Consultation with the Orthodox Union and the Rabbinical Council of America
Here is the joint declaration of justification by Catholics (1999), Lutherans (1999), and Methodists (2006):
By grace alone, in faith in Christ's saving work and not because of any merit on our part, we are accepted by God and receive the Holy Spirit, who renews our hearts while equipping us and calling us to good works.
With love in Christ.
2007-02-19 16:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sigh. Of course RC has practices in common with 'witchcraft'. First, when a Christian talks about 'witchcraft', they're usually referring to some ancient, pagan tradition they don't know a lot about. There are different 'pagan' religions and Christianity formed around the same time Greece became Hellenistic (meaning many religions were taught/practiced in the same area).. Therefore, 'Christianity' (especially a more traditional practice like RC) has a lot in common with different ones. Notice the NT has much more in common with Greek society than the OT. That was where I came across the most apparent contradictions. Today's Wicca religion has practitioners that call themselves witches and they say they practice witchcraft but if you actually look into it, they're simply trying to change the environment (often to make it 'better') by whatever means they think is necessary (ie-using herbs o make a tea drink to get over a cold or chanting (ie-praying) for a better harvest.)
2016-05-24 09:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a blessing for unification instead of division.
As a Catholic, I am taught that all Baptized are my brothers and sisters through Christ. It's heart breaking to read history and see that a major 'schism' is over a man who wanted divorce and lead a flock away from the Church; but alas, non-the less, we are to love them and pray that they will lead lives as close to God's plan as possible.
Yes, the hot-topics you mentioned I view as "Caffeteria Choices". Many think God's like a democracy where we can vote --- NOT --- "God's will be done", not our will. The Church is steadfast in being a pillar of light to lead the way, not to cave in to social pressure.
2007-02-19 05:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a very good thing! The Roman Catholic Church is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ. I believe it is HIS goal that everyone should be united in it.
2007-02-19 04:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Faustina 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You missed one. It will be the Catholics, Anglicanism, and the Muslims. If you put them in a sack and shake said bag, God knows which will fall out first.
I urge everyone to visit this site.
http://www.factnet.org/cults/Catholic/Recommended_Books_on_Catholicism.htm
With love in Jesus
2007-02-20 02:55:11 · answer #5 · answered by imacatlick2 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hmmm, so we have two groups, both Catholic, talking about getting along?
Why should this be news?
2007-02-19 04:57:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋