What are the basic Episcopalian beliefs?

Answer by  river (1226)

That Jesus was born human and is divine. They recognize the trinity and follow The Book of Common Prayer. They believe in scripture but allow for diversity of beliefs.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

They believe that Jesus, both fully human and fully divine, offers salvation to believers. They recognize the Trinity and consider the Bible to be the inspired word of God. Baptism and Eucharist are the most important sacraments. They place great importance on loving God and neighbor.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

Episcopalians believe that the King of England is the head of the church, with the Archbishop of Canterbury as the second head of the church. They allow divorce and remarriage. Some congregations allow gay clergy, while some conservative churches do not. Their liturgies (prayers) are very close to Catholic ones, but said in English, not Latin.

Answer by  eilrol (1431)

Episcopalians are the mixture of Catholic and Protestant beliefs. They believe priests can marry women like the protestants do. Episcopalians do not follow the pope.

Answer by  tjshirley (116)

Epicopalians share many of the same beliefs as the Roman Catholic Church. These include the importance of the sacraments in worship and a hierachical organization of church government. A main difference is the ordination of married people, homosexuals, and women as priests.

Answer by  KnowsReligion (29)

Episcopalian beliefs are the American derivative of the English Anglican church. They are protestant in nature, although offering a liturgical service.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

Episcopalians are Anglo-Catholic. They believe that Christ is at the center, Eucharist should be celebrated weekly, reason is a gift to be used, and Christianity must be practiced in community.