Given the news today that more people attend catholic churches in the UK that those who attend protestant churches. Is there now an arguement for making the catholic church the established UK Church?
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article3089229.ece
2007-12-22 22:46:10 · 11 answers · asked by dougietrotter1945 3 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
It's more likely that many of the Anglican dioceses may spit off and acknowledge Rome. The consecration of gay bishops and female "priests" has caused severe divides within the worldwide Anglican community. Since the Church of England can no longer kill you if you acknowledge the Pope, many may soon head that way.
2007-12-23 16:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by dodge66trio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a precedent in Wales and in Ireland, where the anglican church was in the minority and it was dis-established in both countries. Perhaps it is time for the Anglicans to start shutting up shop! I don't think that making the true Catholic Church the established church would do us any favours - we have managed perfectly well knowing that we are the true church, whether established or not.
2007-12-22 22:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by Raymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just simply that the protestant church is divided into many different denominations. Some churches with only a few members, but not so with all protestant churches, I know some in U.K with congregations in the hundreds.
2007-12-22 22:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by Hi T 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well lets be honest the protestant church is a joke. Did 'nt King Henry invent The church of England so he can get a divorce?
2007-12-22 22:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by Green Meds 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
the brits were once catholics since day 1. It is time that the brits should reclaim their heritage and go back to the catholic church before the entire country is islamic.
2014-07-29 13:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by Olive Garden 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the Head of the Church of England is Protestant - The Queen. so hardly!
2007-12-22 22:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by shafter 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
New Labour, as is the want with left wing governments, will try to suppress/get rid of, all religions. The EU will help them try to achieve this. They may not succeed, but it won't be for the want of trying.
2007-12-22 23:08:18 · answer #7 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the trend will start to reverse now that Tony Blair has decided to join them.
2007-12-23 20:49:44 · answer #8 · answered by jacyinbg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently this is a secular country
2007-12-22 22:53:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anti theist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No HRH Fid Def.
2007-12-22 22:49:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋