Do you want to see a seperate forum/sub forum for the "Non-Chalcedonians"?

[Maximus]

You may be right, but I think these internet religious discussion fora are not good for my soul.

I've been thinking about leaving this one for a long time.

The nasty sort of politically correct, liberal ecumenist remarks that have popped up here lately have made me wonder about a lot of things.

If the marks of the true Church are that she is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic, where does that leave the present state of Orthodoxy?

 

[Matrona]

Zealots?

Schismatics?

Legalism and false piety has overtaken the hearts of some Orthodox. I weep and pray for them. Such behavior is pharisaical and highly dangerous. Ask your spiritual father.

 

[Maximus]

Legalism and false piety has overtaken the hearts of some Orthodox. I weep and pray for them. Such behavior is pharisaical and highly dangerous. Ask your spiritual father.

Since you made that comment beneath a quote from me, I must assume that I am the legalist pharisee practicing false piety.

Thank you for honoring me by speaking evil of me for standing up for the Orthodox faith.

It is enough for the servant to be like his Master.

They spoke evil of Him, too.

 

[Photini]

If the marks of the true Church are that she is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic, where does that leave the present state of Orthodoxy?

Have you ever read any of the sermons or articles by Archbishop Averky (of Blessed memory)?

 

[MariaRegina]

Dear Photini:

Could you post them for us - perhaps in the Great Quotes thread?

 

[Maximus]

Have you ever read any of the sermons or articles by Archbishop Averky (of Blessed memory)?

The only thing of his I've read is his exposition of the Apocalypse based on the writings of St. Andrew of Caesarea. An excellent book.

 

[Matrona]

Since you made that comment beneath a quote from me, I must assume that I am the legalist pharisee practicing false piety.

Thank you for honoring me by speaking evil of me for standing up for the Orthodox faith.

It is enough for the servant to be like his Master.

They spoke evil of Him, too.

I was referring to the content of the quote--clarifying my earlier remark about zealots and schismatics.

 

[Maximus]

Those who uphold the faith of the Fathers may be zealots, but they are not schismatics.

 

[Matrona]

Thank you for honoring me by speaking evil of me for standing up for the Orthodox faith.

It is enough for the servant to be like his Master.

They spoke evil of Him, too.

In 2000 years we've gone from "the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie", to this?

 

[Photini]

Dear Photini:

Could you post them for us - perhaps in the Great Quotes thread?

It would be my pleasure!!

 

[Photini]

The only thing of his I've read is his exposition of the Apocalypse based on the writings of St. Andrew of Caesarea. An excellent book.

I'll post some of his writings in an appropriate thread.

 

[Maximus]

In 2000 years we've gone from "the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie", to this?

"It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant that he be like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call those of his household!" (Matthew 10:25).

 

[Matrona]

Those who uphold the faith of the Fathers may be zealots, but they are not schismatics.

God has not ordained you to decide who is in communion with the canonical Orthodox Church, and who is not.

Why do you assume you're the one upholding the faith of the Apostolic Fathers?

These are the last words I will say to you in public on the subject. I have prayers and sleep to catch up on. Good night.

 

[Orthodox Andrew]

This thread is so closed.