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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| What's the difference? | 1/23/2012 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: When visiting new cities I often browse the phone book for available churches. I've noticed that ... A: The Episcopal churches will be the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. The ... | ||
| Baptism | 1/15/2012 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: I was baptized in the Church of England. At the time the CofE wouldn't baptize black babies in ... A: The best answer would be to look at the politics of the Episcopal Church today. It is liberal and ... | ||
| Depose cleric to lay state | 12/19/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: I understand that the Roman Catholic Church allows a cleric to be reduced to a lay state (laicized) ... A: It is desirable that Anglican priests should resign their orders if they are ceasing to minister as ... | ||
| Eucharist | 12/18/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: Professor Cox, I’m a Methodist, but I frequently worship our Lord in a small Episcopal parish. Is ... A: You are quite right to have ambivalent feelings in such a situation. The belief that Eucharist lacks ... | ||
| Anglicanism | 11/5/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: All Glory to the Trinity! The Catholics say that Anglicanism was created by people who left the ... A: It depends where you're coming from. The church in England existed during the Roman Occupation, and ... | ||
| Beginning | 11/2/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: If you can clarify just one thing here. Somewhere in old testament talks about the two sons of Adam ... A: Not all Christians believe that Adam and Eve were the first humans, seeing Genesis as teaching ... | ||
| Revelation | 10/31/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: I would like if you can explain to me more about the book of Revelation. Some preacher say that at ... A: I doubt it. This style of writing ("apocalyptic") may never have been intended literally. Some would ... | ||
| Catholic Church | 10/26/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: Reverend, Just want if you can tell me when and how did the Catholic (or Roman Catholic Church) had ... A: The Catholic Church began with Jesus and the Apostles. The Bishop of Rome was accepted as its leader ... | ||
| Sabbath | 10/25/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: My name is Nelson and i am a member of the Anglican Church in the province of melanesia (Vanuatu. In ... A: The Old Testament shows that God established the seventh day as the Sabbath (originally just as a ... | ||
| ousting elected vestry members | 10/21/2011 | John White |
| Q: How can elected vestry members be ousted within canon law. In this case, the congregation wishes ... A: I am a member of The Episcopal Church, USA. I am not familiar with the Anglican Church in Mexico, ... | ||
| Paradise and Kingdom | 9/2/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: This question was presented to our adult prayer class and no one seem to know; how to answer it. ... A: This depends on whether you mean the advent of God's Kingdom as foretold in the Book of Revelation, ... | ||
| How a Female becomes a Male? | 8/4/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: Gospel of Thomas Saying 114:- Unless a female becomes a male, she cannot enter into the Royal ... A: While a literal interpretation may make sense, only by understanding the deeper meanings of the ... | ||
| Matthew 13:22 | 7/25/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: Professr Cox, Could you please explain Matthew 13: 22 for us and also; what would be a good theme ... A: Jesus Christ Himself explains Matthew 13:22 more fully in Mark 4:18-19, "And others are the ones ... | ||
| Ruth in the Bible | 7/21/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: Ruth in the bible was said to be of excellence. When Ruth went to Boaz are we to take it that she ... A: Ruth is a model of loving kindness, but it would appear clear that she did indeed sleep with Boaz ... | ||
| Assurance of Salvation | 7/5/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: I asked a question about the unforgivable sin a year ago, and I stumbled along the answer you gave ... A: We have an assurance from Jesus Christ that we shall be saved: "He who believes and is baptized will ... | ||
| Heaven or a New Earth | 7/3/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: I recently read your answer to a question that addresses where we will end up for eternity. You ... A: I would suggest that Philipians 3:20-21 is consistent with the belief that we will live in eternity ... | ||
| Rulers | 6/29/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: Greetings Professor Cox, In my class at the University; we are discussing: "Who are the rulers of ... A: The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: "The ... | ||
| Sola Fide | 5/31/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: Do Anglicans believe in the Sola Fide doctrine in the same way that Lutherans, Baptists and ... A: Article XI - Of the Justification of Man "We are accounted righteous before God, only for the merit ... | ||
| eucharist | 5/29/2011 | Fr. Chris Larimer |
| Q: On Good Friday there is no Eucharist since Jesus was not risen at that time. Why are we then allowed ... A: We don't celebrate the Eucharist (though often communion is given) on Good Friday because we are ... | ||
| what is it? | 5/15/2011 | Fr. Chris Larimer |
| Q: can you please tell me what the difference between Anglican and other Christian religions are? Ive ... A: This is a very difficult question to answer - and will actually vary from person to person. I was a ... | ||
| relationships and religion | 5/12/2011 | Fr. Chris Larimer |
| Q: I have (had) a boyfriend that is extremely religious. He is a lay reader, youth representative for ... A: I can understand that, Crystal. What we believe about the universe, ourselves, and God are core ... | ||
| relationships and religion | 5/10/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: I have (had) a boyfriend that is extremely religious. He is a lay reader, youth representative for ... A: This is an interesting question. Some have said that a couple should have similar religious ... | ||
| Free Will | 4/17/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: What is Anglican teaching about free will after death? Do we retain free will? A: There is no official Anglican teaching on this, but the general tenor of Anglican theology would be ... | ||
| Trial of Christ | 4/16/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: From a historical point of view, how do biblical scholars explain the account of the trial of Christ ... A: As there is no evidence as to how this was recorded, most commentators do not speculate. Some ... | ||
| Biblical References | 3/24/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: I am puzzled when I listen to the constant and obsessive references to homosexuality by some, not ... A: There are indeed far more references to such matters than to homosexuality. I believe that this ... | ||
| Old Testament | 3/24/2011 | Fr. Chris Larimer |
| Q: Does the recent scholarly research revealing that Canaanites were not monotheists and that Abraham ... A: The idea just isn't particularly novel. We know that the people of the land were continually tempted ... | ||
| Old Testament | 3/24/2011 | Fr. Chris Larimer |
| Q: Does the recent scholarly research revealing that Canaanites were not monotheists and that Abraham ... A: To what research are you referring? The recent fluff about Asherah worship? The Canaanites were ... | ||
| Marriage | 3/15/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: Do you think that gay marriage could be conducted in an Anglican church? If not, what theological ... A: Quite so, but in this case I think it would be fair to say that the very concept of two men ... | ||
| Demons | 3/15/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: Does official Anglican teaching include demonic possession? Is this something we have left behind in ... A: There is no official position. The Church is open to accepting that demonic possession can occur, ... | ||
| Marriage | 3/15/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: Do you think that gay marriage could be conducted in an Anglican church? If not, what theological ... A: Objections to homosexual relationships are based on scriptures other than the gospels. Even if a ... | ||
| Marriage | 3/15/2011 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: Do you think that gay marriage could be conducted in an Anglican church? If not, what theological ... A: Jesus made no mention of homosexuality in the context of marriage, but the authority of the Old ... | ||
| HIV/AIDs | 2/17/2011 | Fr. Chris Larimer |
| Q: evaluate the Leviticus cod of purity; and explain how the Leviticus cod of purity promote stigma on ... A: Since the germ theory of disease did not exist at the time the Levitical codes were written, I can't ... | ||
| Anglicanism | 2/9/2011 | Fr. Chris Larimer |
| Q: 1. What the qualifications must a clergy have to appointed the Canon 2. What the special ... A: Kaleb - Sorry for the tardiness. I was out of town and forgot to set the auto responder. First, ... | ||
| Easter and Christmas collections | 1/9/2011 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: Is there a law specifying that both the Easter and Christmas takings are given to the priest? We ... A: Easter offerings were traditionally given to the priest to augment his income, but in the Church of ... | ||
| incarnational atonement | 1/6/2011 | Fr. Chris Larimer |
| Q: What is the Anglican position on incarnational atonement, the idea that God reconciled himself to ... A: Again, I would refer you to St. Anselm's Cur Deus Homo, which you can find here: ... | ||
| incarnational atonement | 1/5/2011 | Fr. Chris Larimer |
| Q: What is the Anglican position on incarnational atonement, the idea that God reconciled himself to ... A: The best answer to your question is found in our Eucharistic canon, which states: "ALMIGHTY God, our ... | ||
| International law and deposed monarchs | 12/25/2010 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: As I understand, as stated by Dr. Kerr: "The rules of International Law [govern] the various modes ... A: I agree broadly with the above. However, I am not convinced that the exercise of the honours ... | ||
| Dynastic Law | 12/19/2010 | Professor Noel Cox |
| Q: I've been reading some articles over the internet stating that hereditary Dynastic rights can expire ... A: One of the difficulties is that we have to distinguish between the principles of international law, ... | ||
| Belief and Belonging | 12/18/2010 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: I am a member of the PCC for my local Anglican Church, I have gradually moved away from the fixed ... A: I'm a bit surprised that you're aghast at the idea that only Christians would be admitted to Heaven. ... | ||
| Belief and Belonging | 12/16/2010 | Rev Steve Parish |
| Q: I am a member of the PCC for my local Anglican Church, I have gradually moved away from the fixed ... A: He that is not against me is with me. If the church itself has not got an established evangelical ... | ||
Answers by Expert:
Professor Noel Cox
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions on theology, Anglican ecclesiology, and ecclesiastical and canon law.
Experience
I am Professor of Law, and a barrister (advocate). I am also undergoing training for ordination as a priest (in the Dioceses of St Davids and Auckland). Formerly based in New Zealand, from 2010 I have been head of the law school at Aberystyth University, Wales. I am a Distinguished Academic Associate of the Centre for Law and Religion, Cardiff University.
Organizations
Association of Lambeth Degree Holders;
Australasian Law Teachers Association;
Commonwealth Lawyers Association;
Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans;
Legal Research Foundation;
The Australian and New Zealand Law and History Society;
The Burgon Society (Fellow);
Credo Cymru - Forward in Faith Wales;
The Foundation of the College of St George;
The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral;
The Friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell;
The Friends of St Davids Cathedral;
The Royal Historical Society (Fellow);
The Society of King Charles the Martyr;
The Society of Legal Scholars;
The Ecclesiastical Law Society;
Honourable Society of the Inner Temple;
Affirming Catholicism;
The Mission Society of St Wilfrid and St Hilda;
International Commission and Association on Nobility;
Irish Peers’ Association;
Centre for Law and Religion.
Publications
Church and State in the Post-Colonial Era: The Anglican Church and the Constitution in New Zealand (Polygraphia (NZ) Ltd, Auckland, 2008);
“The Anglican Church and its decision-making structures” [2008] New Zealand Law Journal 121-124;
“The Revenge of the Arcane Exclusion Clause: The Civil Registration of Marriage and the Royal Family” (2005) 5(2) Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal 179-204;
“The nature of ministerial authority in the Anglican Church in New Zealand” (2005) 119(2) Churchman 105-136;
“The Symbiosis of Secular and Spiritual Influences upon the Judiciary of the Anglican Church in New Zealand” (2004) 9(1) Deakin Law Review 145-182;
“Dispensation, Privileges, and the Conferment of Graduate Status: With Special Reference to Lambeth Degrees” (2002-2003) 18(1) Journal of Law and Religion 249-274;
“The Influence of the Common Law and the Decline of the Ecclesiastical Courts of the Church of England” (2001-2002) 3(1) Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion 1-45
Education/Credentials
Apart from my legal training I have an MTheol from the University of Auckland (on the validity of Anglican Orders), an MA from the Archbishop of Canterbury's Examination in Theology (a "Lambeth degree", on the basis of the legal authority of the Anglican church in New Zealand), and an LTh from the University of Wales Lampeter.
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