"But John Stackhouse, a professor at Regent College, a theological school in Vancouver, said he wonders how any Anglican can jump to the Catholic Church when there are so many huge theological differences such as transubstantiation, the belief the wafer becomes the actual body of Christ during the Mass. Almost all Anglicans reject this."
Transubstantiation? Seriously? This is the major stumbling block to Church union? Have we forgotten how Elizabeth I romanced the issue with her prayer book? And what did she say? Wasn't it:
"There is but one Jesus Christ. The rest is trifles."
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I wouldn't minimize the differences. Transubstantiation is a major doctrine of the Catholic Faith. There are lots of important differences. That being said, I think the apostolic constitution is generally a good thing.
Amazing....losing their flock because of abuse?
Christ did not believe in organized religion actually:
Public Prayer & Displays of Faith: And when thou pray, thou shall not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in
the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
But thou, when thou pray, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret…
[Matthew 6:6 & 7]
I think Morton's assessment and summary of the differences is excellent!
Suzanne,
You make a fair point and I would not minimize the theology -- it is important. That said, I cannot see the view that the host "is changed" or is "a symbol" ought to divide people who are othewise ad idem. I like Elizabeth's point (although she was not really a progressive when it came to faith freedom!!!)
I like Elizabeth's point (although she was not really a progressive when it came to faith freedom!!!) Who thought about faith freedom in those days....surely not the Roman Catholic Church. Even to this day, faith freedom is only tolerated.
That is a bold move but beware of the Catholic Church. I used to be Catholic but then I stopped practicing after I found out some disturbing truth. Some say the papacy is the antichrist. They changed the ten commandments which is the Law of God, the Pope claims to be a god, they have killed innocent people for centuries like the Spanish Inquisition and supporting the Nazis, and the priests have molested a lot of children. Jesus would not approve of any of these, it is not Christian, that is evil hiding behind religion. I pray people really to open their eyes. I know I did!!!
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