Comments on: Evangelically-raised students ‘come home’ to Anglican tradition

By: Fr. Stephen Morrison

Fr. Stephen Morrison — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 06:30:16 +0000

Christine:
I have no problem or argument with you. My problem is with the facade of Anglican collegiality Without going too deeply into history one of the past strengths of the Anglican Communion was that even without the draconian hierarchy of the Roman Church we had the bond of Tradition and the Thirty-nine Articles, but most of all we had a foundational basis in the Scriptures. These things we held in common with the understanding that they would be our rock our guide in sharing the Gospel to the world. Unfortunately, apparently in the name of modernity, two member provinces took unilateral actions, that were not approved of by the rest of the Communion because they were found not to be consistent with scripture. This innovation was accomplished by changing the meaning of scripture rather like Orwell’s 1984 thus removing any conflict with tradition. The resulting fracturing of the Anglican Communion speaks for itself. Were they correct in their decisions? I would only ask you to read St. Matthew 7:16 amide the chaos of what the Communion has become.

By: Christine Ivy

Christine Ivy — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 20:37:02 +0000

In reply to Fr. Stephen Morrison.

Just dissolving the patriarchy! Hahahahaa.

But on a serious note, it’s best NOT to have arguments or bring up controversial topics online unless you personally know the person. They tend to be very unbecoming, especially if you’re in the public eye and using your own name (as we are). I’d be willing to sit down and chat with you about your perspective if you’re open to it! I know many lovely coffee joints perfect for such conversations 🙂

By: Christine Ivy

Christine Ivy — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 20:13:45 +0000

In reply to James Horgan. I think most of the 39 Articles are great...I think a more faithful understanding of the death penalty, however, is that it is wrong.

By: Fr. Stephen Morrison

Fr. Stephen Morrison — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:15:27 +0000

It is tragic that no one has explained to Ivy that actions of those who took the singular decision to ordain women did so outside of the Anglican Communion and thus began its dissolution. All is not well with the beloved Church.

By: James Horgan

James Horgan — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 16:07:29 +0000

From evangelical backgrounds, but not reformed backgrounds I note. Wonderful if they have come to the reformed convictions of the 39 Articles in place of vague Arminian or Anabaptist evangelicalism. Perhaps they will keep going and find the Westminster Confession or Three Forms of Unity!