Validity: A Reappraisal

E-ISSN： 1475-3065|22|2|175-182

ISSN： 0036-9306

Source： Scottish Journal of Theology, Vol.22, Iss.2, 1969-06, pp. : 175-182

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Abstract

Some years ago I published an article on this topic where more details can be found on what I may call analytic aspects concerning validity.^{page 1} But in the intervening years the attitude of many has indicated a willingness to consider change on this matter. Amongst Anglicans there seem fewer ministerial fundamentalists. Also a Roman Catholic has pointed out that in 1896 when Anglican orders were declared invalid Roman Catholic theologians were divided amongst themselves and today a leading Roman Catholic has said that he would like to see the matter reviewed.^{page 2} Indeed Roman references to ‘ecclesial communities’ and to penitence for their share in the divisions of the Church may be a hopeful sign and ease the way for a review of their attitude to validity and claim to be the one and only true church.^{page 3}