Query Oath of Canonical Obedience
I'm in the process of researching for an essay on the oath of canonical obedience in the C of E. Apart from the dry bones of ecclesiastical law, what I'm really keen to find out is how this oath can be used both positively, and negatively.
What does the oath actually mean anyway, and are those who take it forever tied in to 'having to do what you are told?'. Where does conscience come in and can someone say no to a bishop?
If anyone has any links or wisdom on the subject I'd be really grateful.
What does the oath actually mean anyway, and are those who take it forever tied in to 'having to do what you are told?'. Where does conscience come in and can someone say no to a bishop?
If anyone has any links or wisdom on the subject I'd be really grateful.
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