now really OT Re: SC - list newbie/Seasonal food.

[Elaine Koogler]

It has been a number of years since I was a practising Episcopalian, but I seem
to remember that they believe in consubstantiation.  However, I don't think they
are a "members only" group.  I believe that the main desire is that the person
particpating in the rite be sincere in their belief.  Under the circumstances, I
doubt that anyone would criticize you for this act...as it was done without any
intent of harm or any other negative connotation.

As was stated in another message, next time, if you find yourself at the altar,
just decline the wafer and wine.  Better yet, simply step aside and let the
person behind you proceed past you to take Communion.

Kiri

Jenne Heise wrote:

> > I don't know if the Anglican/Episcopal church retained the awe of the
> > consecrated wafer that the Catholic church has.   If so, an honest mistake
> > on your and the celebrants's part is not in the same class as the idea of
> > slipping a wafer into a non-beleivers soup!  In either case, they, as the
> > beleiver, are the ones in peril over it, not you.
>
> Judging by one reference I found, the Anglicans don't believe in
> Transubstantiation, so it probably is less of a problem than it would be
> for Catholics. Of course if they believe in consubstatiation, like
> Lutherans, it still might be a problem... and if they are a
> members-only-for-communion church like the Mormons, their amor-propere
> (sp?) might be offended.
>
> But at least Catholic 'ministers of the Eucharist' are taught that one
> avoids giving the sacrament to those you know aren't Catholics, but
> sometimes mistakes happen, and God will sort it out.
>
> --
> Jadwiga Zajaczkowa, mka Jennifer Heise        jenne at tulgey.browser.net
> disclaimer: i speak for no-one and no-one speaks for me.
> "Are you finished? If you're finished, you have to put down the spoon."
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