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Write a short note on Anglicanism

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Write a short note on Anglicanism.

Anglicanism is a branch of Christianity. It began in England in the 16th century. It started when King Henry VIII separated the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church. After this break, England formed its own church.

This church is called the Anglican Church or the Church of England. Today, Anglican churches exist in many countries, but they all share the same basic beliefs and traditions.

Anglicanism follows the teachings of the Bible. One of the most important books of Anglican worship is The Book of Common Prayer. This book contains prayers, hymns, and instructions for church services. It helps people pray in a clear and organized way.

One special feature of Anglicanism is that it stands in the middle path. It is not completely Catholic, and not completely Protestant. It takes ideas from both sides. It accepts Catholic traditions like bishops, church rituals, and ceremonies. But it also accepts Protestant ideas like the importance of personal faith and the authority of the Bible. This balance is called the “middle way” or via media. This church teaches that faith should help people live good, honest, and peaceful lives.

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