Tag Archives: Roman Catholicism

Ask an Anglican: The Canonization of Saints

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Nick has a very specific question about a Russian saint that I’m not sure I can answer, but it opens the door to talk about the saints in general. He writes: A few years ago, a statue of St. Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Ask an Anglican: Something About Mary

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Several questions have been coming in about the Blessed Virgin Mary and her place in Anglicanism. Derek writes: I have been studying the articles, and have a question about the invocation of the Saints. Now, even as someone who identifies … Continue reading →

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Sola or Solo Scriptura? (And Other Questions That Don’t Make Grammatical Sense)

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Following my recent thoughts on Lutheranism and the inherent problems of sola Scriptura, the events that have swept us all up here in America have overshadowed my desire to delve back into this too terribly deeply. There just is not … Continue reading →

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The Right and Wrong Way to Be a Pastor

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

Justification and how we are saved is still very much a live wire in Christian dialogue today, as I think we have proved on this blog several times over. Nevertheless, while there are very real differences between how Roman Catholics … Continue reading →

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Ask an Anglican: Not So Free Will

Posted on December 2, 2012 by

Matthew writes: Over the past few years I have grown to admire and long for the ancient faith. Through my studies I have come to hold that Anglicanism is for me, however, I need to know if I can, in … Continue reading →

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Ask An Anglican: Roman Fever

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Bradley writes: I’m 19 years old, and I’m an Episcopalian currently in the Diocese of Dallas.  I’m writing to you because I’m experiencing a crisis of faith in the Anglican church, and I’d love to get your opinion/help. I was … Continue reading →

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Justification By Cherry-Picking

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

My recent post on the differences between Anglicanism and Eastern Orthodoxy stirred the ire of Cyril Jenkins, whose response has now been reprinted on a number of Orthodox blogs. He makes a number of claims that are problematic, but among … Continue reading →

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Counting Sacraments

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Jordan at The Hackney Hub has written a provocative piece asserting that the notion of seven sacraments is not Anglican. The Hackney Hub is a great blog, exploring many of the same themes of classical Anglicanism that you’ll find here, … Continue reading →

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The Pope Is Satan

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

Well, not really. But if you follow the logic of the Roman Catholic argument, that’s kind of what you’re left with. This video explains why: And yes, there are a couple of technical glitches. Chalk it up to new baby … Continue reading →

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On The Eucharist: The Mass is a Sacrifice, it’s Just Not a Mass

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Nothing perks up the itching ears of Romophobic Protestants faster than the specter of Eucharistic sacrifice. Calling what happens in Holy Communion a sacrifice is the surest and fastest way to get yourself tarred as a crypto-papist. Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, … Continue reading →

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