Why can't we have threads for only Orthodox Members without OBOB posters?

[Michelina]

Jeff,
I don't think it's the same as the Anglican branch theory but rather an attempt to emphasize the synergy that could be obtained when the Church breathes fully with both lungs at some point in the future. Plus, a healthy body needs two lungs to function properly; no more, no less. So the Anglican branch theory sort of doesn't apply.

Pope JP uses this analogy -and that is all it is; it's not a theological statement- to emphasize the need we have for the differing but, ultimately, complementary theologies, spiritualities and cultures of the two Apostolic Churches.

As a phenomenologist, he views the deracinated west as out-of-touch with true spirituality as found in the east.

 

[KennySe]

What do you think of the Orthodox priests telling the disgruntled Catholics to "go home to the Catholic Church"?

If you begin a new thread, with details of the above, and the thread has a more inviting subjectline than THIS thread, I will readily participate.

Peace be with all Christians.

 

[Benedicta00]

http://www.christianforums.com/t83703

The prayer thread was closed down briefly because an OBOBer misunderstood a prayer intention. Strange you would bring that up. Let's be charitable and forgive, okay? God forgives and I forgive.

Then why the need for a thread basically telling us to stay out???? Huh? Do you realize what you started Elizabeth? http://www.christianforums.com/t83803

Do you really think this is fair to us?

 

[Skripper]

Pope JP uses this analogy -and that is all it is; it's not a theological statement- to emphasize the need we have for the differing but, ultimately, complementary theologies, spiritualities and cultures of the two Apostolic Churches.

As a phenomenologist, he views the deracinated west as out-of-touch with true spirituality as found in the east.

Michelina,

In what sense do you feel that the pope views the west as out-of-touch with true spirituality as found in the east? (Perhaps this is the wrong forum. Would you mind starting a thread over in OBOB so we can discuss this?)

 

[artnalex]

All I know as Orthodox there is no such thing as two lungs. ....

Jeff the Finn

You guys only have one lung? (Just joking, really.)

but the Church is not divided never has been and never will be.
Jeff the Finn

I agree, however, if both churches were to re-unite, it would be great.

 

[Photini]

As Orthodox, the Church is whole and functioning wholely. There is nothing in the future that would add to the wholeness that is already, except the Second and Glorious Coming.
Jeff the Finn

Well said Jeff.