Lance Lawton suggests that different Anglican groups share the same brand, despite their differences.
It has been argued that the Anglican Communion (AC) is not suitable for the 21st century due to its inability to reconcile radically differing views and practices, particularly regarding sexuality and marriage.
According to Lawton, these disagreements are symptoms of a deeper and wider cultural divide, which also includes different principles for interpreting and applying Scripture.
the Anglican Communion (AC) is not fit for purpose in the twenty-first century
Given this, Lawton believes that it is unlikely that the different approaches can be harmonized under a single hierarchical structure like the AC.
Author's summary: Anglican groups have differing views on sexuality and marriage.