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I was warned by some people after first joining that the consistency level in terms of a genuine expression of Orthodoxy was not the highest, and to be wary of the moderating in light of the lack of qualified people relative to what one might find elsewhere (such as at orthodoxcircle). I...

In response to my detractors from the "TAW Moderatorship" thread: If this were a course in logic, 99% of you just flunked (except for those who sent me PMs): "You are a catechumen, Kevin is a Deacon, ergo..." What? This is a joke, right? I mean, seriously. Pelagius was a monk Arius was a...

Brothers and Sisters, I will not again resurrect the old thread on the redemption of Satan. That horse is pretty well dead. But it raises an issue that cannot be ignored in light of the subsequent action taken by one of our moderators - scolding a member for pointing out blatant heresy. I...

Why is it so difficult to find Zosima of Siberia? Our of print or something?

Since I am going through a major history phase right now, I thought I would seek your advice on what to get as solid overall histories of Africa and India. Shi Fu Bill just recommended some to me for China and Russia. I would prefer, though, that only those of you with more familiarity of these...

I can't believe this! I've added a bunch of books to my wish list at Amazon, and check the list every so often to see if some great deal on one of them pops up from a private seller... Well, Free Choice in St. Maximus the Confessor was available for like...$100 for a long stinkin' time. Then...

A long while back, I asked for recommendations on histories dealing with the Byzantine Empire, the Crusades and Russia....For some reason I never collected the titles y'all gave me on Russia. Could you list those for me again? Also, while it may not have much to do with Orthodox Christian...

Note: I wouldn't recommend the following for PR purposes. Here's mine: (1) Come home from work (2) Park car in garage (3) Close garage (4) Leave porch light off (5) Close all blinds/curtains (6) If you must be able to see, candles will do (7) Talk softly (whispering preferable). (8) Choose...

So, what's the big to-do all about over avoiding musical instruments in worship in light of David's establishment of a Levitical liturgical-musical guild (which included instruments) for the Temple ministry on Mt. Zion?

Anyone heard of this group? I seriously looked into joining this group before I looked into Orthodoxy. They are basically Orthodox with the Lutheran Augsburg Confession, Smalkald Articles and catechisms. They hold to all Seven Councils (icons, perpetual virginity of Mary, sinlessness of Mary)...

Hi, my name is Jonathan, and I am an addict. :wave: Does anybody else have this same craving every time October (Fall) hits?

Guess who had a fire? And guess who got to investigate it?

Who is everybody rooting for tonight? Go Rockies! :)

Didn't want to hijack marv's thread. :) Needed a little clarity. What has traditionally been the predominant (or majority) view among Orthodox: that redemption for unbelievers is possible or impossible in Hades after death pre- Second Coming? Second (and finally): Has the Toll House doctrine...

Something I have been pondering. At the risk of sounding misogynistic or sexist to some (I hope that is not the message you receive), I am somewhat uncomfortable with the "democratic" voting practices at parish council meetings - and this is the practice (seemingly) of most ecclesiastical...

If Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow was the greatest Orthodox theologian of the 19th century, what about the 20th?

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He is a famous Romanian Orthodox theologian, becoming increasingly well known for his ongoing work in what is expected to be a six-volume long dogmatic theology. How many of you are familiar with him and his writings? Is he good? Worth reading? Opinions anyone?

Which compilations and translations would you suggest?

Well, in addition to covering our normal material tonight, I got to ask my SF various questions tangentially related to our discussion, and in the course of our talk, he said that the Orthodox Church has been working on plans over the past 15 years to hold an Eighth Ecumenical Council. They...