Within Anglicanism there are basically three "camps". All three agree that there is no need to bow to Rome nor the pope.

1) Old catholics. This type will hold to some very old beliefs; baptismal regeneration, prayer to saints, iconification and still some Latin masses. You would barely notice a difference between these types and Roman catholics. Tradition is very important to old-school Anglicans.

2) Liberals. This is the folks that revise history and scripture. There biggest push currently, after succeeding in ordaining women, is the acceptance of gay clergy. Many wesleyan/arminian types there. Theologically drifting.

3) Conservative. Less ornate structures, more reformational theologically and conservative core values. The Reformed Episcopal Church follows this type of example. Much more calvinistic as well as an emphasis on outreach. More oriented toward scripture although some old traditions are still practiced.

To branch all Anglicans together over any specific beliefs will usually lead to problems. The term 'Anglican' means less than ever today. However, a recent article posted in response to the erroneous claim of 33,000 divisions shows that even Rome is divided on some issues so definitions are becoming more lenient for all of us.


God bless,

william