One more thing, regarding all the huge number of splits amidst Protestants: Other than the Methodists, over 200 years ago, and, a small group of evangelicals (called the Reformed Episcopalians) over 100 years ago, there have been no great splits away from the Anglican Communion.
The Reformed Episcopalians Church too, is an enthusiastic part of ACNA—so in a sense is coming home—so really that just leaves us with the Methodists departed.
Oh well.
I wonder what Orthodox would do, if you had the likes of Katherine Schori (or her male equivalent) and her apostate gang—with no chance of being disciplined or removed—ruling over you?
“I wonder what Orthodox would do, if you had the likes of Katherine Schori (or her male equivalent) and her apostate gang—with no chance of being disciplined or removed—ruling over you?”
No need to wonder what Orthodox Christians would do. Orthodox Christians wouldn’t be in that situation. The ecclesiology of The Church doesn’t allow for it, at least not for long.
There are tens of thousands of "denominations" in the Protestant community, and growing. They all differ in some way from the one's they split from. Schism is routine in that world. Anglican assemblies are a loose heterodox community, theologically and otherwise. Among them are "churches" that actually question or openly deny the divinity of Christ.
Together with all sorts of other theological hyperboles, women "bishops" and what not, who can take this community seriously, or for that matter any of the thousands of "denominations?" How can you be sure what you are dealing with theologically and canonically?
The Reformed Episcopalians Church too, is an enthusiastic part of ACNA—so in a sense is coming home—so really that just leaves us with the Methodists departed.
Well, that's my point. Fore the Orthodox there is no room for intercommunion with any religious assembly holding on enthusiastically to any aspect of the Reformed theology, save for the dogma of Trinity and Christology. When we speak of Anglicans or Episcopelians, God only knows which theological brand are we talking about!
I wonder what Orthodox would do, if you had the likes of Katherine Schori (or her male equivalent) and her apostate gang—with no chance of being disciplined or removed—ruling over you?
The truth, also, is that the Orthodox would never be in such a position. No one forces you to be "ruled" by someone like her (I had to look up sho she is because I never heard of her). If you are properly baptized, you can always return to the Church.