Message from @Odalman
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How do actual Orthodox folk in Europe and Russia feel about Americans joining the church?
usually confused, then happy
Hahaha I'd imagine so.
they hate hipster faggots converting because its "exotic"
which is a big problem
ethnic parishes usually just mind their own business
and some now are filled with loser ameridox doofuses
but the thing is, Orthodoxy as a worldview and a religion, cant be even injured by those who dont actually practice the Faith
its literally basically impossible for doctrine to be changed, due to the Church Council System
Some bishops in America might be fucking lame, but they cant change the Faith
Interesting.
yeah we havent had a church council to clarify or change dogma in like 1200 years
The bible hasn't said anything new in a very long time. That was part of my issue years ago.
well the funny thing is, the bible is just a publication of the Church
We compiled it at the Council of Nicea
Sure
It was never supposed to be a stand alone document
its to be read and understood WITHIN the church
so without the church to ground you, youre just barreling off into the wilderness
Yeah
It just takes one jackass to ruin Christianity in protestantism
Each protestant pastor is his own Pope
In Orthodoxy, the clergy are held to hierarchy and tradition
Matt what was your religious tradition before Orthodoxy?
Catholic
oh ok
that makes sense
My grand parents, while not terrible people, were convinced by the Word of Faith movement. Which was started by Kenneth Hagin.
lots of good people get led into some goofy stuff, my wife grew up Seventh Day Adventist Church of God
I've seen a lot of terrible things in the Pentecostal/Charismatic movement.
I even worked in a mega-church in my late teens.
Saw a lot of corruption there.
yeah, if clergy arent held to a vow of poverty, i instantly discount them tbh
Million dollar deals behind closed doors while the church members lived off welfare.
While asking the church members for more money.
Ha
"IF YOU ONLY GIVE MORE OF YOUR PAYCHECK, GOD WILL BLESS YOU AND YOU TOO CAN BE A MILLIONARE FOR CHRIST!!!"
the reason Roman priests wear collars, something I like, is because it marks them as a servant of not only God, but of the people. Clergy are to serve, the people do not serve the clergy
most Orthodox priests have a real day job