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Recent content by Constantine the Sinner

  1. Constantine the Sinner

    Effects of the Filioque?

    In that sense yes they must agree that two natures is binding. They run him through the ringer, yes, but not for heresy as such. At least that I can see. It is clear that we are reading the intent of the hymns differently though. Personally I see schism as the central charge because only...
  2. Constantine the Sinner

    Assimilating Gods love into the heart

    No, not really. Just because you have to be in the right state to experience God's love, does not mean you have to "earn" it or anything like that, it just means you are a limited and fallen creature. If you experience's God's full presence without proper preparation, it would be agony, it's...
  3. Constantine the Sinner

    Effects of the Filioque?

    I guess this depends on what you mean as "binding". Obviously not in the sense that they have to use it. I know you stated the hymns, but the hymns anathematizing Severus as far as I can tell specify things like schism and insubordination rather than heresy as such, the epithet "headless" for...
  4. Constantine the Sinner

    Assimilating Gods love into the heart

    The love of God is not an emotion, it is a Spirit. Unless you mean Christ's human love.
  5. Constantine the Sinner

    Assimilating Gods love into the heart

    I didn't say they could, nor would I presume to judge you even in person. Do you think your fruits are acceptable, though?
  6. Constantine the Sinner

    Assimilating Gods love into the heart

    Do you think your fruits are acceptable? I will take your word.
  7. Constantine the Sinner

    Effects of the Filioque?

    They don't have to agree to use it though, they can reject it as binding for them in terms of use but they absolutely must formally and as the entire OO affirm the formula expresses the truth, especially since we have done the same for their formula. The ball is in their court here. Being...
  8. Constantine the Sinner

    Assimilating Gods love into the heart

    God has already poured out his love, the issue is simply that you are having difficulty detecting it. Severe contrition and repentance is very important for that according to Christ (Luke 7:47).
  9. Constantine the Sinner

    What Prevents Orthodox Jews From Recognizing Jesus As Messiah?

    No, but I did to prevent them from being introduced here.
  10. Constantine the Sinner

    Effects of the Filioque?

    That would rest upon the idea that doctrine and formula are the same, which they aren't. Formula develops, doctrine doesn't, and the latter can be expressed in some cases with multiple, different formulas. I never said the anathema was "wrong" only that it can be repealed. It is quite valid to...
  11. Constantine the Sinner

    What Prevents Orthodox Jews From Recognizing Jesus As Messiah?

    Hm. Pharisees - Wikipedia Orthodox Jews do generally believe in the Resurrection of the Dead. Orthodox Jews don't have a temple because the Romans destroyed it. After the Romans destroyed the temple, the Sadducees floundered, in fact basically every sect of Judaism did except the Pharisees...
  12. Constantine the Sinner

    The Anglican church elects Australia's first female Archbishop

    The High Priest of paganism was the Roman Emperor. Women did not dominate paganism really, although female clergy had as much influence as men.