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Crafting a schism in the Anglican
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Many mainline religions do not handle change easily. Their memberships are divided between those who take a static and a dynamic view of doctrine, morality, and beliefs.

The Episcopal Church and worldwide Anglican Communion successfully survived many crises in past years, including:

bulletThe abolition of slavery,
bulletPermitting the use of contraceptives,
bulletPermitting the ordination of women as priests,
bulletAllowing female priests to be consecrated as bishops.

However, it appears that they were unable to accomodate the latest stressor: the acceptance of homosexuals -- particularly those in loving, committed relationships -- to full equality in the church.

Essays on the schism within the Anglican Communion:

bulletOverview
 
bullet2006-May to August
bullet2006- September to December
 
bullet2007- January to August
bullet2007-September to December

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Original posting: 2007-FEB-26
Latest update: 2009-AUG-14
Author: B.A. Robinson

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