On Closer Acquaintance: An Interim Report

[Shane R]

Here is a document signed by representatives of the ACNA and LCMS/LCC addressing the scope of theological agreement, and issues of contention, between the church bodies: https://c119b78671d19b8aee34-1ab073...ackcdn.com/On Closer Acquaintance_2016_v4.pdf

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

Thanks for posting this Shane, the dialogue is encouraging, and overdue.

 

[GracetotheHumble]

Aren't Anglicans fairly liberal on social issues? Why would I want to commune with them?

 

[MarkRohfrietsch]

Aren't Anglicans fairly liberal on social issues? Why would I want to commune with them?

Most are, but these good Christians may be an exception to that rule. Not this year; not likely this decade; but never say never.

 

[Upper Cut]

Aren't Anglicans fairly liberal on social issues? Why would I want to commune with them?

The mainline Episcopal Church, generally, is way to the left of center. However, their are still some very conservative parishes. The ACNA in my reading still is somewhat left of center, they ordain women to the Priesthood, have a Charismatic strain as well, and a very strange arrangement of independent diocese and have already had some groups jump ship. I hope they can keep it together and remain viable. They are not however a confessional church, and I would not be able to stay in the lCMS if we enter official fellowship with the ACNA. Not that I have anything against them personally, it's just that our beliefs are different and it will be the first step in going down the same road as the ELCA...just my thoughts

 

[GracetotheHumble]

The mainline Episcopal Church, generally, is way to the left of center. However, their are still some very conservative parishes. The ACNA in my reading still is somewhat left of center, they ordain women to the Priesthood, have a Charismatic strain as well, and a very strange arrangement of independent diocese and have already had some groups jump ship. I hope they can keep it together and remain viable. They are not however a confessional church, and I would not be able to stay in the lCMS if we enter official fellowship with the ACNA. Not that I have anything against them personally, it's just that our beliefs are different and it will be the first step in going down the same road as the ELCA...just my thoughts

OK. That's kind of what I thought. I checked the link and I didn't see any info on homosexuality, abortion, or female ordination.