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By Austin Blankenship . Episcopal (Christian) . The meaning of Episcopal is based on or recognizing a governing order of bishops: an Episcopal hierarchy.
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By Austin Blankenship Episcopal (Christian)
The meaning of Episcopal is based on or recognizing a governing order of bishops: an Episcopal hierarchy. • The major belief is the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many beliefs are as followed: Jesus provides the way of eternal life for those who believe; God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit, are one God, and are called the Holy Trinity. • The Holy Book is called the Book of Common Prayer; in which it contains most of the worship services. General Description
General Description Cont. To the left is a picture of the Holy Book known as the Book of Common Prayer. Religious Practices: They do not practice celibacy. They also practice baptizing infants when they are born, in which they believe the infant should be baptized before they die as an infant. They use water, bread, and wine because Lord gave this to His followers.
GENERAL Description Cont. • Holidays are Easter and Christmas. Ash Wednesday, Lent, Pentecost, various Saints days, and specific days of holy obligation. • The majority of Episcopal religion is found in the United States of the America.
Whenever an infant is born, they baptize the infant. • They use baptism on their infants as they are born by sprinkling water on their head, or pouring it on their. • They teach them about the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Beliefs during time of Birth
They believe on going to Heaven to be with God and the lord Jesus. • This life in Heaven is eternity. • They also believe that before they reach Heaven, they have to go through Jesus to be judged. Beliefs during time of Death
Episcopal is against abortion. • The background of many beliefs of the Episcopal Church is based off of the Roman Catholic Church, but is became a church of its own. • They believed the Roman Catholic Church was to strict. Views on Abortion
They are for homosexuality, in which they allow for gay to be gay. • Most Christians allow for only opposite sex, in which they condemn same-sex behavior. Views on Marriage
Episcopal thinks that organ donation is needed from a Christian because Jesus gave His life for us then we can give blood, organs, whatever a person needs. Beliefs about Organ Donation
The doctor has authority of the patient. • In addition to dying, a sacrament would be performed on the patient in this situation. • This also goes with blessings. Beliefs regarding role of Physicians
It does not matter if the doctor is female or male. Beliefs regarding role of Physicians cont.
Medications are allowed for the patient. Beliefs regarding role of Physicians Cont.
They do allow for blood and fluid transfusions or any other medical procedures. Beliefs regarding the role of Physicians Cont.