Anglicanism – A few questions

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You’re probably right. But by what authority does an Anglican priest define the “essentials?”

Oddly enough, though, there is truth in this statement. We are “saved” through Christian Baptism, and Anglicans certainly have valid Baptism, so all Baptized Anglicans are certainly “saved” at some point in their lives (and thus covert members of the Catholic Church). They are grafted onto the Body of Christ by Baptism.

If an Anglican stays free of mortal sin, he remains grafted. This leads to a discussion of how easy (or difficult) it is for a person of good will to actually commit mortal sin. Some maintain that it is rather easy, and others that it is rather difficult (I used to believe it was easy, but have come to question that belief).

Unfortunately, nobody knows. But it is not really that important to Catholics, because we have recourse to Sacramental Confession (just in case it’s easy to fall into mortal sin). Various Anglican denominations have different ideas about Confession, but as far as Catholics are concerned, Anglican Orders are not valid, so Anglican Confession is not effective. So lets hope, for the sake of Anglicans (and most other protestants, and frankly, for many Catholics) that it’s difficult for a person of good will to fall into mortal sin.

Sorry but what is your point here other than that you just posted atypical post of why Catholics don’t like Anglicans. Or even why you as Catholic don’t like Anglican approach. Why can’t we all get along together rather than backstabbing each others way of doing things. I know Catholics like to believe their way is the only right way but in reality … Why can’t we embrace each other rather than pull apart what we believe. To State that Anglican Orders are not valid is so wrong, when what you mean is by the Roman Catholic Church Anglican Orders are invalid. But they are not invalid per se. You have no grounds to say that and to pass off that Confession is not effective. Fine if you are saying that this is what the Roman Catholic Church teaches. But to tell us what we do is wrong like you are doing… well who are you to say so?