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[Stand Firm] June 26, 2006--It would be very tempting to say that the issue that is causing us trouble is human sexuality (and homosexuality in particular). That would be easy, but short-sighted. The issue is much more serious: the issue is whether there is any accepted benchmark for authority in the Episcopal Church or not. Does the Episcopal Church have "authority" to make whatever changes a majority believes are appropriate or correct without restraint? The traditional Anglican answer would be NO. Decisions of church councils, and bishops, and priests are subject to the rule of Scripture. Here is what the Articles of Religion say about these things:
"The Church hath power to decree Rites or Ceremonies, and authority in Controversies of Faith: and yet it is not lawful for the Church to ordain any thing that is contrary to God's Word written..." Article 20, p. 871 of the Prayer Book.
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