Wright is right again. The Eastern Orthodox have it right liturgically and dogmatically. He is probably right also in his allusions to Eastern failures. The nationalism and (all too often) triumphalistic exclusivism that pervade the Eastern Orthodox communion are a painful reality which must be repented and forsaken. This does not mean that the Orthodox are wrong about the nature of the Church. It means Orthodox Christians should probably identify more humbly with the rest of humanity.
@billybagbom I am also Orthodox and I couldn't agree more. To be honest, I hate the sound of "Greek Orthodox" or "Russian Orthodox". Attaching nationality or language to the faith encourage the sin of nationalism.Oh, lets not forget to mention the blatant antisemitism that runs rampant in the Orthodox Church. This is especially true for the Greek Church.
so where is the resurrected body of Jesus then? Did he de-matterialise once he was out of the disciples sight? and will he re-matrialise on the last day when heaven and earth are fully joined?
@7787731240 In heaven. I think you've got it close, but I am not sure that he "de-materialized." He is "hidden" and will again "appear" on the last day, yes (see Col 3:3-4), but I think to say he has "de-materialized" may be to miss it.
Wright is right again. The Eastern Orthodox have it right liturgically and dogmatically. He is probably right also in his allusions to Eastern failures. The nationalism and (all too often) triumphalistic exclusivism that pervade the Eastern Orthodox communion are a painful reality which must be repented and forsaken. This does not mean that the Orthodox are wrong about the nature of the Church. It means Orthodox Christians should probably identify more humbly with the rest of humanity.
billybagbom 10 months ago
@billybagbom I am also Orthodox and I couldn't agree more. To be honest, I hate the sound of "Greek Orthodox" or "Russian Orthodox". Attaching nationality or language to the faith encourage the sin of nationalism.Oh, lets not forget to mention the blatant antisemitism that runs rampant in the Orthodox Church. This is especially true for the Greek Church.
AegeanKing 7 months ago
so where is the resurrected body of Jesus then? Did he de-matterialise once he was out of the disciples sight? and will he re-matrialise on the last day when heaven and earth are fully joined?
7787731240 2 years ago
@7787731240 In heaven. I think you've got it close, but I am not sure that he "de-materialized." He is "hidden" and will again "appear" on the last day, yes (see Col 3:3-4), but I think to say he has "de-materialized" may be to miss it.
xxpowwowbluexx 1 year ago