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Episcopal Basics: Do Episcopalians not believe in anything? |
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Written by David Kucharski
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Saturday, November 17, 2007 |
A Users' Guide for Episcopalians
It's sometimes said that progressive Episcopalians "don't believe in anything."
Of course, that isn't actually true. We share with Anglicans worldwide a belief in four basic principles of faith:
- the Holy Scriptures, which contain all things necessary for salvation
- the creeds (specifically the Apostles' and Nicene creeds) as a summary statement of the Christian faith
- the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion
- the historic episcopate, which means the leadership and guidance of bishops
The creeds offer the most concise summary of our beliefs; when we recite them at a Sunday service, we are affirming our beliefs together with believers all around the world.
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