Differences in Denominations....continued...

G.R.A.C.E. Preecha · Administrator

picking up the convo from HCR, since it'll eventually become more theological than historical.....

apokalum

So...someone tell me about the Episcopalian Church.

Seems that they're the American version of Anglicans, correct? Does anyone know of any resources about them?

TwistTim

G.R.A.C.E. Preecha wrote:

picking up the convo from HCR, since it'll eventually become more theological than historical.....

as I don't have an HCR.... have Baptist vs. Methodist been covered? Specifically Southern Baptist and United Methodist? as that's what I(SB) and my friend is(UM)...... I know Baptism is a big difference, but what are other areas?

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G.R.A.C.E. Preecha · Administrator

apokalum wrote:

So...someone tell me about the Episcopalian Church.

Seems that they're the American version of Anglicans, correct? Does anyone know of any resources about them?

I'm still learning on them myself (the Anglican Church).

The Episcopal Church specifically, is the American offshoot of the Anglican church. They ARE part of the worldwide anglican communion, but right now with the current bishop and the church's slant toward liberalism, the worldwide communion is about to divorce them from the rest of the church.

zacchaeus

TwistTim wrote:

G.R.A.C.E. Preecha wrote:

picking up the convo from HCR, since it'll eventually become more theological than historical.....

as I don't have an HCR.... have Baptist vs. Methodist been covered? Specifically Southern Baptist and United Methodist? as that's what I(SB) and my friend is(UM)...... I know Baptism is a big difference, but what are other areas?

HCR is the website www.holycultureradio.com. we have hooked up from their forums.

i currently attend a reformed baptist church, going through the member class now. as a baptist, we believe in baptism of the believing christian as a sign of what Christ has done for us, we dying to sin and being born again (outward sign of inward change). it doesn't save you (does church of God believe that though?) as a reformed baptist i have more similarities than differences with methodists. here's a chart where you can look at the comparisons. grace and peace

http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/charts/denominations_beliefs.htm

ps. basically you guys are brothers in Christ and any differences won't be core doctrinal

Michael · Administrator

G.R.A.C.E. Preecha wrote:

apokalum wrote:

So...someone tell me about the Episcopalian Church.

Seems that they're the American version of Anglicans, correct? Does anyone know of any resources about them?

I'm still learning on them myself (the Anglican Church).

The Episcopal Church specifically, is the American offshoot of the Anglican church. They ARE part of the worldwide anglican communion, but right now with the current bishop and the church's slant toward liberalism, the worldwide communion is about to divorce them from the rest of the church.

Yup, but like the Presbyterian church they have an ECA (conservative) and ECUSA (very liberal). They are very supportive of civil unions and homosexuality in general.

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