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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are plenty of conservative Episcopalians (including entire congregations). There are also plenty of Catholic Democrats. Why would the church care?[/quote]

I'm just starting to feel uncomfortable with my different beliefs (specifically regarding abortion and same sex marriage).  I know the Catholic Church isn't technically ok with Catholics having different views on those things, and since I'm a newish Episcopalian, I wasn't sure if it was similar.  I don't much care what the church's official stance on certain social issues is as long as I can believe what I believe with regards to those things.

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If I'm interpreting that you oppose same sex marriage, you may feel more comfortable in an Anglican parish. The main Episcopal church has pretty much declared where it stands on that, and that is inclusion and equal participation. It doesn't mean that you would be shunned, but you will definitely be an outlier. However, your feelings would likely be "respected". I've never heard our priest (or priests in other Epsicopal churches I've attended) talk about abortion one way or the other - not a top-tier issue. Feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, etc - very much a concern.

Episcopalians are not a confrontational bunch, though. You won't be quizzed on your belief structure. [/quote]

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