The First Four Principles Transcribed

Here are the first four principles from the booklet entitled: "The Principles of Canon Law Common to the Churches of the Anglican Communion" While the document is based on this earlier draft, a quick comparison with just these four principles will show that significant changes have been made to the final published text. I will be transcribing as I have time: PART I: ORDER IN THE CHURCH Principle 1: Law in ecclesial society 1. Law exists to assist a church in its mission and witness to Jesus Christ 2. A church needs within it laws to order, and to facilitate, its public life and to regulate its own affairs for the common good.. 3. Law is not an end in itself Principle 2: Law as servant 1. Law is the servant of the church. 2. Law should reflect the revealed will of God. 3. Law has a historical basis and a theological... [read full story]