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Post by redwine with valium on Sept 26, 2004 16:05:23 GMT -5
But the thing is, we're consistant. The Orthodox church has a very educated clergy and more theologians then we know what to do with. We've had people writing on relgion and various relgious documents for nearly 2000 years, and we met together in large meetings called Ecumenical Councils whenever there were disagreements. There were 7 of these, and they made the basis of Orthodoxy and many other Christian denominations. (Nicene Creed, anyone?) And except for the split between the Catholic and Orthodox churches, we've had no splits or reformations. Ever. And considering what a large and spread-out religion we are, the fact that we've all remained exactly the same is nothing short of a miracle.
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Post by redwine with valium on Sept 26, 2004 16:17:40 GMT -5
Out of curiousity what do you think of the Russian Orthodox church? BTW, do you have to stand up the entire length of the service and sing offkey in your church? Russian Orthodox? I've never been to a service at one, but I know they share the same theolgy as the Greek Orthodox church, so I would go to one if it was nearby. And no, I don't stand the entire length of the service, and I don't really sing, since I'm not very good at it. I know I come across as a bit of a religious fanatic on here, but I'm really not, I promise.
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Post by redwine with valium on Sept 26, 2004 16:29:13 GMT -5
My cousin is Russian Orthodox, and they stand the ENTIRE service. Are your services close to Judaism? Yes, traditionally Orthodox services have been performed standing up. However, many Orthodox churches in this country use Protestant-introduced pews. Close to Judaism? I'm not quite sure. We are for sure the most tradional of all Christian churches (Orthodox means traditional). And we are not associated with Orthodox Jews, if that's what you mean.
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Post by Tay Sachs on Sept 26, 2004 19:24:59 GMT -5
Orothodox in the house! Hehe. I am Byzantine Catholic, converting to Greek Orthodox. And yes, there is a lot of standing. And sitting. Up and down like a jack in the box. And singing. We're not terribly off key. Even though we don't have any instruments to guide us, we're still pretty decent.
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Post by redwine with valium on Sept 27, 2004 15:23:56 GMT -5
Orothodox in the house! Hehe. I am Byzantine Catholic, converting to Greek Orthodox. And yes, there is a lot of standing. And sitting. Up and down like a jack in the box. And singing. We're not terribly off key. Even though we don't have any instruments to guide us, we're still pretty decent. I'd say that pretty much sums up the church Byzantine Catholic? How is that different from Roman Catholic?
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Post by Tay Sachs on Sept 27, 2004 19:55:06 GMT -5
More icons, more incense, wine and bread mixed together, instead of communion wafers.Closer in tradition to an Orthodox church than a roman one.
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Post by redwine with valium on Sept 28, 2004 15:05:28 GMT -5
More icons, more incense, wine and bread mixed together, instead of communion wafers.Closer in tradition to an Orthodox church than a roman one. Sounds like it. So what prompted you to convert? Hey athiests, our arugment still stands.
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Post by Soidanae on Sept 28, 2004 18:07:58 GMT -5
...I think I missed it. Mind quoting it?
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Post by redwine with valium on Sept 28, 2004 20:58:44 GMT -5
...I think I missed it. Mind quoting it? Nah, I just meant that the religion/athiesm debate is still going on, even though we got a bit sidetracked comparing religions...dang, it made sense in my head!
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Post by Dread Pirate Kobolos on Sept 29, 2004 9:14:08 GMT -5
I wasn't raised with any specific religion, but currently I'm Neo-pagan. ( I think I'm the only one on this board, now that Kobo has left us...sob). My beliefs are somewhat vague, to tell the truth. I'm big on vagueness. Not vague. "Ecclectic"
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Post by redwine with valium on Sept 29, 2004 16:15:37 GMT -5
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Post by Soidanae on Sept 29, 2004 20:22:21 GMT -5
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Post by Dread Pirate Kobolos on Sept 29, 2004 20:54:24 GMT -5
Eclectic even. [/color] E·clec·tic adj. Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles: an eclectic taste in music; an eclectic approach to managing the economy.
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Post by Luigi on Sept 29, 2004 20:57:38 GMT -5
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Post by Antenora on Sept 30, 2004 6:51:16 GMT -5
Kobolos! You're back! Yaay! Anyway, "eclectic" is a very good term for most of my interests and ideas.
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