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Recent content by HaKatz

  1. HaKatz

    Hopko and Schmemann?

    Fr Hopko's introductory works are excellent. I haven't read any of Fr. Schmemann's works. I would say use discernment when reading their works regardless. If in doubt, try consulting the Bible, Patristics, and your priest.
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    Yes, the Filioque is important.

    The problem with the filioque is that it simply undermines the monotheism of the trinity. Some will reduce the issue of the filioque to a matter of wording or the authority of the Roman Pope, but it goes deeper when you realize the implications of the relationship of the Father, Son and Holy...
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    Dealing With Despair

    I am not right now but it is something I struggle with time to time.
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    Dealing With Despair

    Does anyone have any good writings for dealing with this?
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    Hello!

    Judaism.
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    Converts from Judaism/Jewish Family

    I've actually already read it, and spoken to Fr. James on the phone. Great guy! Thanks for the suggestion nonetheless!
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    Converts from Judaism/Jewish Family

    I was wondering if we have any others here? How do you deal with family who literally hate Christianity and Christ?
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    Hello!

    I am (kind of) new here! I lurked here a while several years back but fell out for a while. I am a convert to Eastern Orthodoxy living in the US, and am considering a vocation. I look forward to having a new forum to partake in.