[sionnsar]

[A difficult reflection. I would just like to emphasize, though: "There are indeed many faithful people in the Episcopal Church and many parishes in which the Holy Spirit is powerfully active." --sionnsar]

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[pharmamom]

Thanks, Sionnsar. Very thought-provoking. I had a discussion with my ex last night. He is cradle Episcopalian, goes to a church which has blessed a same sex union (to the consternation of most of the congregation!), and sings in the choir--whose head master is gay and in a long-time relationship with another choir member. I brought up the ruinous state of the church with him, and he basically echoed the feel good sentiments of the liberal church. "I believe the Church is a place where people should feel welcomed..." blah, blah blah. I couldn't help retorting that I think the Church should be a place where sinners come to be forgiven, which means they must recognize their sin and repent. A fair representation of both sides, I would say.

[WashingtonSource]

Is Episcopaliansim a sect?

Answer: Yes. End of story