Anglicans – We Have a Problem
Anon, from Anglican Ink:
An old classic move that sits amongst my DVD collection is a movie entitled Apolllo 13. It is a movie based on a disaster that took place during the Apollo 13 mission to the moon. A key line in the movie (which was also spoken in the real event, upon which the move is based) is the line, “Houston, we have a problem”. The problem originates with one of the ship’s oxygen tanks which was faulty and when the order was given to stir the tanks, it exploded. The ship suffered a catastrophic failure and the crew had to move to another part of the ship, and work hard not only to to return to Earth, but to stay alive. This famous line from the movie remind of a problem that faces the Anglican church, a problem of such magnitude that it needs to be said:
“Anglicans, we have a problem”.
Under the auspices of the province in which I serve, all our bishops:
- at certain times wear purple shirts
- ordain men and women to holy orders.
- made the same vows when they were ordained as Bishops.
- were exhorted to: Be faithful in prayer, diligent in the study of the Holy Scriptures so that [they] may be equipped to teach and encourage, and to proclaim to the gospel to all. To correct and set aside teaching that is contrary to the mind of Christ, both privately and publicly, urging all to live according to God’s Word. To put aside all ungodly and worldly behaviour, and live modestly, in justice and godliness, so that by [their lives] and example [they] may commend Christ’s truth.
- They publicly affirmed that they were convinced: that the Holy Scriptures contain all doctrine necessary for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and that with God’s help you will instruct from them the people committed to your care, teaching nothing as essential to salvation which cannot be demonstrated from the Scriptures.
- publicly declared stated: I firmly and sincerely believe the Catholic Faith and I give my assent to the doctrine of the Anglican Church (insert province) as expressed in the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, The Book of Common Prayer, and the Ordering of Bishops, Priests and Deacons: I believe that doctrine to be agreeable to the Word of God;
However:
“Anglicans, we have a problem!”
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