The slow motion break-up of the American Episcopal Church continues as St. James Episcopal Church has seceded from the Los Angeles Diocese
As of Tuesday, St. James Episcopal Church on Via Lido removed "Episcopal" from its name and will become part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, said Father Praveen Bunyan, pastor of St. James. All Saints' Episcopal Church in Long Beach joined St. James in the secession, diocese officials said.
Church administrators and members overwhelmingly voted Monday to sever their association with the Episcopal Church, Bunyan said.
"The Episcopalian Church has moved away from the message that is at the core of our faith," he said.
The church is ambiguous on whether Jesus Christ is the only Lord and Savior who offers salvation, Bunyan said.
"If we don't believe in uniqueness and centrality of Jesus Christ, are we even a church?" he asked.
Wow. We could see all sorts of trouble across the religious landscape if people start asking that question.
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