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To: Missouri gal

interestingly, the Anglican churches have never tried to hide their divisions, their problems and weaknesses, but rather have aired them for all to see. Contrast that with the Roman Catholic and many protestant churches who manipulate and deceive.


11 posted on 07/29/2008 11:02:16 AM PDT by elpadre (nation)
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To: elpadre

Er..I don’t think that historical facts support your assertions here. The protestant churches are rife with factions and individuals within those factions certainly manipulate and deceive, and this factionalism has historically led to further splits into separate ecclesial bodies. The Latin church while being a single global church and having doctrines of obedience and humility, still has its self-styled “conscientious objectors” as well as rogue clergy. The Anglican Communion has traditionally been a collection of national churches with their roots in the Church of England. These churches are joined by “bonds of affection” but no real single ecclesial structure. The airing has come both across ecclesial jurisdictions and within. In all three cases, their is plenty of “air”.


12 posted on 07/29/2008 11:57:22 AM PDT by Huber (And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. - John 1:5)
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