tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post2112427127128571501..comments2024-03-30T00:33:32.285+13:00Comments on Anglican Down Under: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road to the southPeter Carrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09535218286799156659noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-90792207046961640632010-09-01T03:31:35.113+12:002010-09-01T03:31:35.113+12:00Quite frankly, if certain guidelines were met, I w...Quite frankly, if certain guidelines were met, I wouldn’t have any problem with the ACNA, Reformed Episcopal Church, Anglican Episcopal Church, United Episcopal Church, etc. being Associate Members of the Anglican Communion. I would consider a proper basis as allowing members of TEC to receive Holy Communion in their churches (members of the Continuing Anglican denominations are already permitted to receive the Blessed Sacrament in Episcopal parishes). If they were to agree to this basic Table Fellowship, that would be enough for me. Unfortunately, most of these sects can’t even go that far in extending Christian fellowship to us.<br /><br />Kurt Hill<br />In sweltering (96F/35.5C) Brooklyn, NYKurtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-60739773231877075342010-08-31T09:38:57.929+12:002010-08-31T09:38:57.929+12:00WOW! On that point Father, we agree!WOW! On that point Father, we agree!Brother Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333089314994730330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-79386615205042942672010-08-31T09:24:34.547+12:002010-08-31T09:24:34.547+12:00Hi David,
I can never quite understand how ACNA th...Hi David,<br />I can never quite understand how ACNA thinks an undiplomatic approach will succeed in its quest for full membership of the Communion!Peter Carrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535218286799156659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-53114051239490365022010-08-31T09:12:23.639+12:002010-08-31T09:12:23.639+12:00ACNA has also been pointed in the direction of the...ACNA has also been pointed in the direction of the process for applying for admission to the ACC. ACNA appears to not be interested in the process. ACNA appears to want to just be admitted without having to do any process.<br /><br />If you read things on the ACNA website ACNA acts as if it is a done deal, proclaiming itself the newest province of the AC, proclaiming Robert Duncan as the newest primate in the AC. I think that behavior even offends folks who might otherwise be inclined to accept ACNA on other terms.Brother Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333089314994730330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-74592940380007691352010-08-31T06:53:35.136+12:002010-08-31T06:53:35.136+12:00Hi Andrew,
I agree that ACNA's admission to th...Hi Andrew,<br />I agree that ACNA's admission to the Communion is a 'murky' prospect when faced with the complex question of 'how might this happen, given the mixed up nature of Communion structures?'<br /><br />I think it is less murky if we envisage a rising pressure from an increasing number of member churches, their bishops and primates. Suppose for example prior to the next Lambeth it becomes clear that a whole lot of bishops will only come if ACNA bishops also come ...<br /><br />But I think ACNA's progress on this matter is stymied by their stated aim to replace TEC. I cannot see that cutting any ice at all with those in the Communion who do not wish to see TEC expelled from the Communion.Peter Carrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535218286799156659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-78895423004773351612010-08-30T22:25:40.098+12:002010-08-30T22:25:40.098+12:00Hi Peter,
On your second point about recognition ...Hi Peter,<br /><br />On your second point about recognition of ACNA, the issue is which forum will do the recognising? In the AC, recognition is split between the different instruments. The Primates' Meeting and Lambeth Conference meet at the invitation of the ABC, so his personal decision about recognition of ACNA or de-recognition of TEC matters greatly. The ACC, as we have all learnt in recent times in excruciating detail, has a Scehdule of Membership which can only be changed by majority agreement of the ACC, and then a 2/3 assent by the current Primates.<br /><br />Another factor is that recognition in the AC often happens from the ground up, ie on a diocese by diocese basis. For example, even though ACNA has no official recognition on a communion wide basis, a number of dioceses have declared that they are "in communion" with ACNA, and recognise them as faithful Anglicans. As I remember, the Global South communique said something to this effect. <br /><br />So, the recognition question is a bit murky. I certainly can't see the ACC agreeing to recognise them. I don't think the ABC is ready to recognise them either. As with other issues, the "alternative structures" (Global South and/or GAFCON) will have to make the running.<br /><br />Andrew ReidAndrew Reidnoreply@blogger.com