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Episcopal Church

American Anglican denomination (1789-)

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Dec 19, 2025
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Which U.S. denominations saw the largest membership gains or losses from 2015–2024, and what factors explain the differences?

From 2015–2024, mainline Protestant denominations—especially the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)—registered some of the largest reported membership losses, while The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...

Nov 9, 2025
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What do different Christian denominations believe about abortion?

Different Christian traditions range from to conditional support for abortion, with Roman Catholicism and many evangelical and Orthodox bodies opposing nearly all abortions, while several mainline Pro...

Dec 6, 2025
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How have Catholic and Protestant denominations responded to the LGBTQ+ rights movement in recent years?

Catholic responses to LGBTQ+ rights have shifted from strict institutional barriers toward cautious accommodations—Pope Francis has approved blessings for same-sex civil unions and in 2025 the Vatican...

Oct 22, 2025

How do Catholic and Protestant denominations differ in their views on homosexuality?

Catholic and Protestant denominations diverge significantly on homosexuality: the , but has allowed pastoral innovations such as blessings of same-sex couples under Pope Francis; many Protestant denom...

Jan 15, 2026

Which major Protestant denominations publicly opposed Trump policies and when?

Several major Protestant bodies — notably the Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church (USA), African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, the United Methodist Church (in parts), and other mainline and histo...

Dec 20, 2025

Which Christian leaders or denominations publicly supported or opposed Trump's deportation proposals?

A broad array of mainstream Christian leaders and denominations publicly rebuked President Trump’s mass-deportation proposals as inconsistent with Christian teaching on mercy and care for the vulnerab...

Jan 19, 2026

What initiatives have Christian organizations implemented to promote racial reconciliation and healing?

Christian organizations across traditions have launched a variety of programs aimed at racial reconciliation that range from denominational truth‑telling and reparations processes to training curricul...

Jan 19, 2026

How have Christian denominations addressed racism within their own institutions?

Christian denominations have responded to racism within their institutions through a mix of public statements condemning specific abuses, educational programs and theological reframing, structural ini...

Jan 18, 2026

How do major Christian denominations formally define and respond to Christian nationalism?

Major Christian denominations define “Christian nationalism” as an ideology that fuses Christian identity with national identity and seeks privileged status for Christianity in the state, and many mai...

Jan 8, 2026

What do Anglican and Lutheran denominations officially say about abortion?

Anglican denominations are officially divergent: mainstream provinces such as The Episcopal Church in the U.S. frame abortion conversations around pastoral care, responsible family planning and suppor...