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Keywords
Catholic Church, Anglican Church, Church leadership, accountability, theology, women in leadership, global Christianity, Church of England, Stephen Cottrell, Gavin Ashenden
summary
In this episode of Catholic Unscripted, Katherine Bennett, Mark Lambert, and Gavin Ashenden discuss the current state of the Church of England, focusing on the leadership of Stephen Cottrell and the implications of his potential resignation. They critique the lack of accountability within church leadership, the role of women in the church, and the differences between Anglican and Catholic teachings, particularly regarding sexuality and authority. The conversation highlights the influence of Anglicanism on global Christianity and concludes with a call to return to the core teachings of Jesus.
takeaways
The Church of England is facing significant leadership challenges.
Stephen Cottrell's leadership is criticized for incompetence and lack of accountability.
There is a notable difference in how Anglicanism and Catholicism view sexuality.
Women in church leadership are discussed, with a focus on their roles and capabilities.
The Anglican Church's influence is waning, particularly in the UK.
Gavin Ashenden emphasizes the importance of repentance in Catholicism compared to Anglicanism.
The conversation highlights the need for competent leadership in the Church.
The Anglican Communion is seen as divided, with a strong contrast between Western and African Anglicans.
The discussion points to a broader issue of how church leadership is chosen and the implications of those choices.
Ultimately, the conversation calls for a return to the teachings of Jesus and the importance of the Magisterium.
Sound Bites
"It's becoming pantomime."
"Come home to Rome."
"All we want is Jesus."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Context Setting
01:00
The Church of England's Leadership Crisis
05:00
Accountability and Safeguarding Issues
09:55
The Role of Women in Church Leadership
13:59
Comparative Analysis of Anglicanism and Catholicism
18:07
The Influence of Anglicanism on Global Christianity
22:04
Conclusion and Call to Action