The Church of England is an important pillor of the establishment within the UK.
This right has been established legally with, among other things, the Church of England having seats set aside for its Bishops within the House of Lords
Given that many UK subjects belong to other religions or adhere to no religion whatsoever should the Church of England still be entitled to view itself as the national religious body of the United Kingdom?
2007-07-08 07:37:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The only reason I support the system as it is is that the Church of England Has to combat the influence of the Vatican Catholic Church. Anything that helps combat the Catholic evil is a good thing. Whats the betting I'll get a violation for that truth?
2007-07-08 07:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by . 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Church of England is only established in ENGLAND. None of the other countries of the United Kingdom have an established church in communion with the Anglican Church.
I am not a member of the Church of England but I see no reason for it not remaining the Established Church - it represents a large body of Christians within England and this does not demean anyone who is not a member of it.
2007-07-08 07:45:02 · answer #2 · answered by Raymo 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As an Anglican I also puzzle over this. I feel that on the whole the influence of the C of E is not a bad one in government. it is not there to adopt the popular view on matters, I often disagree with some of it's views. I do feel that it should be more vigorous in stating it's opinions and doctrines which are surprisingly often very close to those of other Christian (including the Church of Rome) and non-Christian faiths. So my answer is that for the moment if it works don't try to fix it
2007-07-08 07:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by Scouse 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Both the Church and the Monarchy should be abolished, and Great Britain should be declared a Federal Republic and adopt a Constitution. The Anglican Church would probably grow as a result, because people wouldn't associate it with the royal family.
2007-07-08 07:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
It's highly unusual for a supposedly democratic society to have a national religious body. We should get rid of ours.
2007-07-08 23:39:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did not realise this was the case.
even the law though, it's just another mass delusion, surely?
I reckon management of the C of E should be handed to the Western Buddhist Order. I mean it.
I guess it's not likely though.
2007-07-08 07:43:13 · answer #6 · answered by joju 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I fear that the Greek Orthodox Church is manoeuvring for a take-over.
2007-07-08 08:05:24 · answer #7 · answered by Stella S 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it should be "disestablished" but we could do with a new Archbishop of Canterbury, one who has actually read and understood the Bible would be nice.
2007-07-08 08:30:48 · answer #8 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes most people do not go to church it time thay got out of the house of lords that goes the same for all the relgions in the house of lords it is out of date people do not believe in fairy tale gods and devils
2007-07-08 08:13:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes, I think it should be done away with, its archaic, like the monarchy.
2007-07-08 07:50:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋