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I'm of two minds. On the one hand, it's a declaration: so what? On the other, there's a lot in there that we should believe.
I don't know how useful it will be in the culture war taking place, but many of our heirarchs, including our Met. Jonah, have signed it, so I added my name to the list.
Basil
I think many may not even know about it. Met Jonah seems to be more technically savvy than many...Seems strange that +Jonah signed it, but none of the other OCA bishops. +Basil of Witchita looks like the only other Orthodox bishop (Antiochian). None from GOARCH.
Could be. When it was brought up at our assembly meeting a few weeks back, my priest was unaware of it. We're part of the GOARCH. So, I sent him the info. He's tech savvy, meaning, he keeps up with news on the web and his email, but he wasn't aware of that. Must've not gotten around to GOARCH at that time and now. Don't know.I think many may not even know about it. Met Jonah seems to be more technically savvy than many...
I hope that's the main reason, anyway.