After a few posts here, multiple conversations with priests, and weeks of reflection and prayer, I have finally decided to convert from Anglo-Catholicism to Catholicism. The Anglican Church is simply too theological liberal for my liking, be it abortion, ordination, or sodomy. Even when I ask other Anglicans, especially Episcopalians, about theological questions, they dismiss them and say the religion is more about tolerance and accepting others than about being “fussy with the rules”. I simply find myself unable to agree with this.

I would like to thank everyone here who has brought my soul closer to the Lord. I would like to specially thank u/KenoReplay, whose question of how I could be in communion with a church that goes against my beliefs, such as female ordination and pro-choice, made me seriously think about converting. Newman‘s “Apologia Pro Vita Sua” also helped make my decision.

While I am nervous of the impact my conversion might have on other aspects of my life (I’m afraid I will not be welcome in many places I am now), God and true faith is far more important than any earthly pleasure. If the disciples and saints could endure death for their faith, I can certainly endure a few shuns. Thank you and may God bless you for guiding me. Regina caeli, laetare, alleluia,

A Roman Catholic asked me this. I’m not so sure how to eloquently respond.

“Of course, Canterbury isn't necessary for Anglicanism, but I suppose then my question is, what makes someone Anglican? Holding to the 39 Articles? You don't do that. Perhaps it’s using the BCP? But not all Anglicans do, some indeed use the Roman Missal, and others in the low church do not use any strict liturgy at all.

What binds these different theologies, liturgical life's, and beliefs into all being Anglican? Is being Anglican merely something one asks to put on the sign out front, and all else is subjective?

You say you do not support woman's ordination, yet you are in a church that does (not your parish, but nevertheless your church). How can you square the two realities? Where do you draw the line before one must realise that they cannot in good conscience remain in communion with those you so utterly disagree with? If they start restricting Anglo-Catholic worship? If they make you affirm only 2 Sacraments? If they start to deny the Divinity of Christ? If they promote pro-choice content?

I hope this doesn't sound too hostile, most of these aren't rhetorical questions, I just genuinely cannot understand how conservative Anglicans do it.”

I posted here yesterday about my struggles as an Anglo-Catholic. I want to thank everyone for your help in clarifying my thoughts.

However, in my last post, I tried staying away from anything that might controversy, like the ordination of females. Now, however, after scheduling a talk my parish’s priest, I feel I must also include my beliefs on such matters to receive the most accurate advice.

I do not believe in the ordination of females, am pro-life, believe homosexuality is sinful, recognize only two genders, believe birth control is sinful, and hold any carnal activity outside marriage to be sinful. I struggle as almost a pariah amongst most Anglicans and Episcopalians for these beliefs.

For reference, these are my theological affirmations from my last post:

I recite the Ava Maria, pray to Mary and other saints for intercession, use the rosary, fast meatless on Fridays, believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and affirm all 7 sacraments.

However, I also do not subscribe to immaculate conception, papal infallibility or papal supremacy, and clerical celibacy.

I would consider accepting papal authority and infallibility, along with all other dogmas, most of which I already affirm as an Anglo-Catholic, if my existing beliefs are incompatible with the Sea of Canterbury. The only reason I reject Papal authority is due to my affiliation with Canterbury. Do you think it would be better, now that I have shared my other views, for me to convert to Roman Catholicism through the Ordinariate.

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I was raised in a traditional High-Church Anglican family. I have always considered myself Anglican and have been part of the Anglican communion since I was 13. I attend services weekly and my Anglican faith is very important to me.

However, recently I have come to question if I, after going to Catholic school, have crossed the line between High-Church Anglicanism into Roman Catholicism.

I recite the Ava Maria, pray to Mary and other saints for intercession, use the rosary, fast meatless on Fridays, believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and affirm all 7 sacraments.

However, I also do not subscribe to immaculate conception, papal infallibility or papal supremacy, clerical celibacy, and only venerate Anglican saints.

Because faith is so important to me, I’ve started fearing if I’ve moved too far away from Anglicanism. Do you think I need to rework my faith to align more with Anglicanism? Some people have told me to convert to Roman Catholicism, but I simply disagree too much with it to do so. Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this.

I was raised in a traditional High-Church Anglican family. I have always considered myself Anglican and have been part of the Anglican communion since I was 13. I attend services weekly and my Anglican faith is very important to me.

However, recently I have come to question if I, after going to Catholic school, have crossed the line between High-Church Anglicanism into Roman Catholicism.

I recite the Ava Maria, pray to Mary and other saints for intercession, use the rosary, fast meatless on Fridays, believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and affirm all 7 sacraments.

However, I also do not subscribe to immaculate conception, papal infallibility or papal supremacy, clerical celibacy, and only venerate Anglican saints.

Because faith is so important to me, I’ve started fearing if I’ve moved too far away from Anglicanism. Do you think I need to rework my faith to align more with Anglicanism? Some people have told me to convert to Roman Catholicism, but I simply disagree too much with it to do so. Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this.

I was raised in a traditional High-Church Anglican family. I have always considered myself Anglican and have been part of the Anglican communion since I was 13. I attend services weekly and my Anglican faith is very important to me.

However, recently I have come to question if I, after going to Catholic school, have crossed the line between High-Church Anglicanism into Roman Catholicism.

I recite the Ava Maria, pray to Mary and other saints for intercession, use the rosary, fast meatless on Fridays, believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and affirm all 7 sacraments.

However, I also do not subscribe to immaculate conception, papal infallibility or papal supremacy, clerical celibacy, and only venerate Anglican saints.

Some people have told me to convert to Roman Catholicism. I don’t know whether I could sustain my current beliefs and still call myself Anglican. Because faith is so important to me, I’ve been very disturbed by my current state. Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this.

I was raised in a traditional High-Church Anglican family. I have always considered myself Anglican and have been part of the Anglican communion since I was 13. I attend services weekly and my Anglican faith is very important to me.

However, recently I have come to question if I, after going to Catholic school, have crossed the line between High-Church Anglicanism into Roman Catholicism.

I recite the Ava Maria, pray to Mary and other saints for intercession, use the rosary, fast meatless on Fridays, believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and affirm all 7 sacraments.

However, I also do not subscribe to immaculate conception, papal infallibility or papal supremacy, clerical celibacy, and only venerate Anglican saints.

Because faith is so important to me, I’ve started fearing if I’ve moved too far away from Anglicanism. Do you think I need to rework my faith to align more with Anglicanism? Some people have told me to convert to Roman Catholicism, but I simply disagree too much with it to do so. Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this.

I was raised in a traditional High-Church Anglican family. I have always considered myself Anglican and have been part of the Anglican communion since I was 13. I attend services weekly and my Anglican faith is very important to me.

However, recently I have come to question if I, after going to Catholic school, have crossed the line between High-Church Anglicanism into Roman Catholicism.

I recite the Ava Maria, pray to Mary and other saints for intercession, use the rosary, fast meatless on Fridays, believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and affirm all 7 sacraments.

However, I also do not subscribe to immaculate conception, papal infallibility or papal supremacy, clerical celibacy, and only venerate Anglican saints.

Because faith is so important to me, I’ve started fearing if I’ve moved too far away from Anglicanism. Do you think I need to rework my faith to align more with Anglicanism? Some people have told me to convert to Roman Catholicism, but I simply disagree too much with it to do so. Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this.

What could I do to sound more clearer and be better in public speaking? Also, where do you think I’m from? How does my voice and accent come across?

https://vocaroo.com/1k4zvW94LwPj

We had a guest speaker today at work and I couldn’t help but think his voice and accent sounded a lot like Margaret Thatcher. I‘m not British, so I might be wrong. Where might he be from and what type of background? I searched up some characteristics of his speech to no avail.

https://vocaroo.com/1k4zvW94LwPj

https://voca.ro/1cw9iqWUVVDZ

I know my voice sounds a bit raspy and has a certain vocal fry in the recording, but that’s because of seasonal allergies, not my accent itself.