Because Henry VIII wanted to get a divorce, and the Pope wouldn't let him. So Henry said, "Screw you," and started his own church, with himself at the head.
And H.M. The Queen is still the head of the Church of England, as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Canon law states that:
"We acknowledge that the Queen?s most excellent Majesty, acting according to the laws of the realm, is the highest power under God in this kingdom, and has supreme authority over all persons in all causes, as well ecclesiastical as civil."
the leader of the Anglican church is technically the head of England, AKA the king or queen. but the reason why is because Henry VIII split from the church after it would not annul his marriage
Protestants have leaders, in fact they have numerous leaders. So really if it comes down to a fight, the Pope is way outnumbered.
But if its the head of the Angelican church VS the head of the Catholic church then it's:
*announcer voice*
QUEEN ELIZABETH II VS. POPE BNEDICT XVI !!!
THIS FRIDAY, FRIDAY, FRIDAY!!!!
THE ULTIMATE SMACKDOWN!!!
THE RAGE IN THE CAGE!!!
HER MAJESTY ANGAINST HIS HOLINESS,
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!
Because anytime and every time a "christian" gets pissed off, or inspired, they build a new church somewhere, and sometimes create a new denomination in the process. That's why threes no organization or leadership.
Just a guess. The leader of the RCC does have his own country and more (or equal to) gold than the pope.
The Anglican Communion also has a much less bigot ted opinion of gays and a view on equal rights for women that isn't hundreds of years behind the times.
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Also if a person thinks they can sin like hell all week and a priest tells that person just say a few hail Marys and all is forgiven... that's the place to be for many.
When a wife is obedient to her husband there is union, there is heaven, that is, there is one heaven, though it is a little one; and a righteous union is what will make a heaven.
The Church of England was built off of a sin. King Henry VIII wanted a divorce from his wife and the Roman Catholic Church denied him an annulment. The Pope is the successor of St. Peter the one appointed by Christ to lead his Church. The English Monarchy were sanctified by the Roman Catholic Church by the Pope. When King Henry VIII broke away from the Roman Catholic Church it was because of his cardinal desires.
No surprise that England is now a secular Christian nation.