The current debate in the Episcopal Church in the United States
(ECUSA) over its relationship with the worldwide Anglican Communion
has been building for some time. Some Episcopalians (including
priests, bishops, and dioceses) have broken or are considering
breaking their historic affiliation with the current authoritative
bodies of ECUSA because they believe they have betrayed the
historic teachings and morality of the Anglican tradition. The
author places this emerging crisis in context: historical, moral,
theological, cultural, and ecclesiological. He explores how the
rift between Episcopalians in the United States originated, how it
is being played out now in the rift between the official
representatives of ECUSA and the Anglican Communion, what the
arguments are for and against all sides, and what are the prospects
for either reconciliation at some level between the opposing
parties or deepening schism in the future. Kirkpatrick explores the
variety of contentious issues, rather than focusing just on the one
that gets the most media attention: homosexuality.
The crisis in the Church goes much deeper than that, however,
and involves issues of church, tradition, and biblical authority.
The author provides necessary background but focuses primarily on
the events that have occurred since 2003 when ECUSA approved the
election and consecration of an openly gay bishop. While the
situation continues to evolve and change, the book provides readers
with an up-to-date account of the history of the crisis, an
analysis of the conflicting arguments, and a contextual guide for
understanding what might come next in this unfolding story.
General
| Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Religion, Politics, and Public Life Under the auspices of the Leonard E. Greenb |
| Release date: |
June 2008 |
| First published: |
June 2008 |
| Authors: |
Frank G. Kirkpatrick
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
248 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-34662-0 |
| Categories: |
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| LSN: |
0-313-34662-3 |
| Barcode: |
9780313346620 |
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