Protestant Episcopal
Protestant Episcopal questions and answers
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Q: What's the difference between Episcopal and Protestant?
Are they the same or no?
I'm Episcopalian.
A: Episcopalians are Protestants. Protestant refers to the group of Christians who broke off of the Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation. Episcopalians are one of those groups, along with Lutherans, Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists and basically any Christian group without Orthodox, Catholic or Coptic in their name.
Q: Can any one show me the lyrics of the hymn "Eternal Father, Strong To Save" 1940 Protestant Episcopal Version?
This version of "Eternal Father" is quoted in the movie "Titanic"
, blessing travel in the sea in the first verse, on the land in the second verse (referencing Psalm 50), in the air in the third verse, and referencing Genesis in the fourth. This hymn is usually known as the Navy Hymn, so visiting U.S. navy military websites may help. Unfortunately I cannot access such sites from my location. Please be kind to show me the details of the total 4 verses and the title. Again please note that I need the the Protestant Episcopal version (1940).
Thanks to your patience and time, although untill now none of the answers is correct. The 1940 Protestant Episcopal Version should have "on the land" & "in the air" included in the last sentence of verse 2 & verse 3 respectively.
A: Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who biddest the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy Word,
Who walked on the foaming deep,
And calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
Most Holy Spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee,
For those in peril on the sea!
O Trinity of love and power!
Our family shield in danger’s hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect us wheresoever we go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
Q: What is the difference between protestant, lutheran, episcopal, and so forth?
I never had a clear understanding to all the denominations. I, myself am non-denominational. Are the divisions due more to nationality or to the saints? Are the divisions of catholicism or christianity? I'm sure I can research and resolve this question myself, but I just wanted a more direct answer. Thanks
A: To Fr Joseph,
While it is true that God created one church, the catholic church - it is not YOUR catholic church, it is the UNIVERSAL church, of which we are all a part of. Roman Catholocism, as well as other forms of Catholocism and all the protestant churches are part of this universal (catholic) church. Roman Catholics use this little bit of scripture to proclaim that their church is the only church. How dare you claim it for yourselves. Isn't it better to welcome people from all walks of life and all religions - isn't it better that people are believers at all, then to nitpick about which church is the ONLY church. Didn't Jesus say that his Fathers house has many rooms, to me, that speaks that there is room for all of us.
Q: Is the Episcopal church a part of Protestant Christianity?
A: Yes.
http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/1protdenom.html
Q: What's the Episcopal (Anglican) Church in the United States of America's position on abortion and euthanasia?
What is the official position of The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America (PECUSA) on matters pertaining to abortion and euthanasia?
Can anyone tell me this?
A: I've included a link to help you decide. The official abortion position is that it's wrong, except in cases of rape or incest or the mother's life is in danger. Euthanasia is also not condoned. However, as you will see if you click on this link, the Church has all kinds of people under its umbrella.
http://www.episcopal-life.org/26769_53793_ENG_HTM.htm
http://www.episcopal-life.org
Q: What Exactly Is The Difference Between A Catholic and A Christian?
I could be wrong but Catholics are a type of Christian right?
just like Lutheran, Protestant, Episcopal... are all Christians but they are not Catholic.
Is that it?
A: Yes, Catholics are a Christian sect, just like those other sects you named.
If your faith holds the position that Jesus of Nazareth was the the son of God, or the embodiment of God on Earth, then your faith is a Christian faith. Any differences of belief outside of this definition are immaterial.
The Catholic church fits this description, so a Catholic is a Christian.
Q: What is the conversion process for joining the Episcopal Church?
Is it like some Protestant churches in which you attend several meetings and then you are a member or is it like the Roman Catholic conversion process (very structured and takes about a year)?
A: There is a formal catechism, similar to that of the Catholics. As a youth, I went through the process when I was around twelve or so. I remember an adult woman who was admitted to the church after going through a similar process. It didn't take that long for me, but then I was raised in the church and was in the choir and was an alter boy.
Q: Should I join the Episcopal Church or the Ecumenical Catholic Communion?
I am a Roman Catholic who is leaving the Church over women's ordination and recognition of same-sex partnerships. I have narrowed my search down to two denominations. The Protestant Episcopal Church and the Ecumenical Catholic Communion. Both Catholic in Tradition and Sacraments, and both more inclusive and less oppressive. I dislike the Episcopal Church in it's current controversy, in it's history of being a denomination of the upper-class, and Anglican music. I dislike the Ecumenical Catholic Communion in that there are only about 10 parishes in the entire USA.
A: Friend, you're one of a very small group of people leaving the Catholic church over doctrinal differences not pertaining to divorce. I suppose you've thought through this and are serious about the conversion, and have given up efforts to work within the Church to agitate for a more "inclusive" position. Blessings to you in your new path.
If the only thing you don't like about the Ecumenical Catholic Communion is the paucity of parishes, perhaps that is your calling - to become ordained and plant a new one near you.
Q: Do Protestants believe the Episcopal church is Christian?
A: Yes. As the Church of England, it was one of the first to separate from the Roman Catholic Church. It considers itself to be in between Catholicism and Protestantism, and definitely Christian.
Q: How are the conservative branch of the Episcopal church and the Lutheran church different from Catholicism?
In doctrine and practices. I've heard about the Protestant Reformation but its hard to tell.
A: Wow, this is gonna be a long answer. I'll try to make it worth reading. ;-)
The primary difference between Lutherans/Episcopals, and Catholics, is that we perceive that the Catholic Church has made the remission of temporal punishment into a commodity. We are particularly offended by the assignment of specific values (indulgences) to various good works, with the promise of reduced time in Purgatory--we perceive that this has turned the sacrament of Reconciliation into a barter system. It seems almost to turn things like the Hail Mary or the sign of the cross into magical rituals by which we would manipulate God.
We also reject the doctrine of Purgatory itself, if Purgatory is understood to be a separation of location from God. Some in either of our churches might be open to the idea that both pain and healing go on after death; but since we are fully forgiven, we would be in the local presence of God during this process, not in any way separated from Him.
Prayer to saints is frowned upon by Episcopals and explicitly forbidden by Lutherans. Prayer to angels is also frowned upon. In any event, prayer to anyone besides God for aid in salvation is forbidden.
Episcopals and Lutherans both believe in Christ's real, bodily presence in the Eucharist. However, we do not believe in transubstantiation. Our rationale for rejecting this doctrine is based on the nature of sacraments.
A sacrament is a ritual which, when administered, achieves what it represents. It is our belief that declaring the bread and wine to be *replaced* by Christ's body and blood works against this, by separating the sacrament's inward grace from the sacrament's administration.
Lutherans believe that sacraments achieve the inward grace in the context of the preaching of God's Word. From this, most Lutherans conclude that the consecrated elements do not retain the real presence outside the context of the Mass. Therefore, eucharistic adoration is only practiced in that context, and is generally limited to bowing or genuflection before and after receiving Communion.
Episcopals tend to insist that some kind of fundamental transformation does indeed take place, even if it is not transubstantiation. One theologian said that it may not be a change of substance, but it is a substantial change. And so Episcopals often reserve both species, and practice eucharistic adoration outside the context of the Mass.
Episcopals continue to practice apostolic succession, though they have contradicted Catholic and Orthodox practice by ordaining women, and in a few isolated cases ordaining gay priests and a gay bishop.
When Lutherans were excommunicated from the Catholic Church, we were left without bishops, and so had no choice but to fall back on Jesus' promise that miracles could be performed in His name by others besides the apostles. And so apostolic succession is not practiced in our churches.
Episcopals are ambiguous on whether apostolic succession is required for a validly consecrated Eucharist. They have maintained apostolic succession and do not permit laity to administer communion. On the other hand, they have established communion fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, which seems to imply an acknowledgement that their Eucharist is valid.
And finally, Episcopals and Lutherans deny that the Pope is the head of the Church.
Q: What do you like or dislike about the Episcopal church?
I have gone to an Episcopal church and I kinda like it. From what I understand they are inbetween Catholic and Protestant religions.
Anyways can anyone tell me about the Episcopal church? Also can you tell me what you like or dislike about it?
A: I'm ambivalent.
To learn more, www.ecusa.anglican.org
and you can try wikipedia
Q: Catholic looking at Episcopal Churches?
I am catholic and will remain catholic my entire life formally bc of tradition though I don't believe in many of their teachings. Episcopal seems like a close protestant alternative. I was wondering how their worship schedules usually work? Mass for catholics is about an hour and offered generally about 4 different times on Sunday and 2 different times on Saturday in addition to a daily mass or 2.
How does the episcopal faith run their services? Thanks.
A: *Is Catholic*
Well Episcopals are very Protestant and is headed its way to being kicked out of the Anglican Communion.
Neither of which of course are Catholic Churches. The Catholic Church does not recognize either one as a Church, only an ecclesial communion because they lack holy orders and thus they lack all sacraments that require an ordained minister.
Really, don't kid yourself. If you want to worship with non-Catholics and you no longer wish to worship with Catholics, you are not living as a Catholic and shouldn't call yourself one.
Your baptism makes you eternally a Catholic, even if you break communion with Christ's Church.
I suggest that you study and learn more about Catholicism and see if you are not actually misinformed about some of the teachings that you disagree with. Remember religion is not about what you want, but about what God wants. If you only seek your own satisfaction you will not find God.
I can give you a ton of books to read so that you can make a truly informed decision.
Q: Where can I find a list of black protestant churches in Centre County Pennsylvania?
Churches that usually fall under the heading of black protestant include National Baptist Convention, African Methodist Episcopal (AME), Church of God in Christ (COGIC), AME Zion, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME), African Orthodox Church, and so forth.
grabbinit: nearly every church in the world is dominated by one ethnicity or another. Most welcome all races and ethnicities, but are unable to get a good mix for some reason or another. It's also important to note that a large majority of the religious people in the world are women, but this doesn't mean that God is sexist in favor of women. In fact, most people who accuse God of being sexist say he goes the other way (notice the pronoun 'he').
gnostic: No, it is not true to say that only black people go to those religions.
Indiana Raven: All are welcome. It is my opinion that God works with all churches, even the ones that are oriented to one race or another. If you read the Bible, you'll see that God dealt almost exclusively with the Jewish people for many centuries (but once again, all were welcome at that time too). By the way, just from looking at your photo I can tell that I am much whiter than you are. Remember, that avatars don't mean squat on the internet :P
A: Usually if you go to the town website or Chamber Of Commerce website for a certain town, they list all churches. If not you can usually email the Chamber and they can tell you.
Don't worry about the racial comments you are getting. I see it as just a preference of the style of preaching you get from a black church.
Q: Must couples who get married in the church get counseling beforehand?
My brother and I are having a disagreement over this. I say that it's optional, and he thinks it's mandatory. Who is right? And we're talking about any branch: Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, Protestant, etc.
A: There is no RULE that is has to happen anywhere. It depends on the church or denomination the couple will be married at. I would think that if a Pastor at a non-denominational church was asked to marry a man and wife that the FAIR thing for him to ask is that you both go through marriage counseling first. It can't possibly hurt, and usually it's the pastor who does the counseling.
Q: Baptism in the Episcopal Church...?
I was baptized in the Episcopal Church when I was a baby and attended the same church up until I was three or four. My family moved away from the town and we never started going to church again. I am now married and expecting my first child and I though I've gone to a few Protestant services over the years I want my son baptized in the Episcopal church and I'm not sure if there are any rules about this.
Silly question, I know, but I would appreciate any answers that you all have.
A: Just find a church that you like and explain the situation to the priest. Since you were never confirmed, you never "officially" joined the church as an adult in the eyes of the church. So, there is no need to transfer your "membership" in the church or anything archaic like that.
If any priest should decline, just try another church... I can't imagine too many priests would decline on a baptism..
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