The Episcopal Church

I've been really on the fence about the possibility of re-joining the Catholic church. On one hand, I feel that they really have a leg up on most other Christian churches because of their long, deep, authentic traditions, their acknowledgement of mysticism as a positive and necessary part of spirituality, the absense of the use of fear as a redemptive tool, and their use of ritual as a powerful tool of unity and change. I also think that the current Pope has been excellent and is a truly positive and merciful person. On the other hand, the Catholic Church has a huge beaurocracy around it, especially near the top, and all of the corruption that necessarily follows, though I think that's a simple product of size and power, and most leaders of other churches only wish they had the marketshare to create an organization that large and corrupt.

So, I've been thinking about the Episcopal Church as a possible alternative. "Catholic Lite", as it's sometimes called. Most of the ritual and tradition, less girth and beaurocracy, tolerance for gays, and the idea that lower level priests can get married, but if you aspire to a higher post in the church, you have to acknowledge that as your highest calling and forego marriage, etc, etc.

Is anyone here a member of the Episcopal church or have any interesting knowledge to share thereof?

 

vpkozel is one of the above mentioned heathens

 

They like to drink nearly as much as the Catholics.

 

So, I may have to cut back?

 

Only during the actual Mass.

 

I guess the 5:00 PM is out, then...

 

No. We generally outdrink you Catholic pussies.

The differences are minimal and pretty much as you describe, although I am pretty sure that all Episcopal priests can marry.

Are there any specific questions/reservations you had?

 

I, for one, would be leery of a religious organization that has not already booted you from its ranks.

 

HASBEENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

anglicans are crybabies.