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Originally Posted by Evangelical
Okay so we can rule out Roman Catholic, Orthodox and many denominations.
Glad we agree.
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I was in the Episcopal denomination as a child. When I was 12 or 13 I took the catechism class and when that was over we were permitted to take the Lord's table.
I was too young at the time and too green to know exactly what we were being taught. It seemed they were teaching us the basic truths of the Bible and I have no recollection of having to make any pledge to the Episcopal church. I do recall being tested on the creeds. So yes, I would agree with you that this might be a violation, but this may simply be something that they do to help 12/13 year olds make the transition from child to adult. What I don't know is what happens with adults. Do they question them or do they simply instruct them that if they have received Christ as their savior they are welcome to the table. I am no expert on how the various denominations are handling this.
However, it has been my experience that over the last 50 years that all the various groups I have met with understand that the Lord's table is open to all believers who have received Christ as their savior, regardless of where they meet.