What do think of Eastern Orthodoxy?

[greekchristian]

Hello I came across this website and decided to register. I am a Greek-American who is also a Greek Orthodox Christian. I am curious to know what some or all of you think of this fellowship?? Please feel free to comment or ask questions.

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Xristos Anesti.. Alethos Anesti !!!!!!

[Ovedya]

I think that there is much from the Eastern Church that can benefit Western Christianity that, sadly, has been rejected in the past. Theosis, is a good example.

[WayneB]

Welcome GreekChristian!

My opinion? Our fellowship is with the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. [1 John 1:3] You profess Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior, which is enough for me to extend the right hand of Christian fellowship to you.

"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you." [2 Cor 13:14]

Bless you,

Wayne

[Work in Progress]

I once took one of those online "which religion suits you?" tests........and was surprised that the number 1 match for me was "Eastern Orthodox". I have been curious about it since then.

[greekchristian]

I once took one of those online "which religion suits you?" tests........and was surprised that the number 1 match for me was "Eastern Orthodox". I have been curious about it since then.

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The Eastern Church is basically the Catholic Church EXCEPT we don't believe in the Immaculate Conception, Purgortory, an Infallible Pope, forced celibacy for Priests(if you are married before your ordained a priest you stay married but you can't get married after your ordained), we use bread not wafers, our fasting is different as well and the Nicenian Creed was altered by the Catholics in the part where the Holy Spirit comes from. IT was change to include and the Son by the Catholics. There is NO pope. All the Churchs are run by Bishops, Metropolitans, Arch-Bishops and Patriarchs.

I am Greek so I go to a GreekOthodox Church here in SO.CAL. There are Albanian, Ukranian, Arab, Serbian, Bulgarian, Russian, Syrian, Ethiopian, Romanian, Armenian, and Greek churchs the beliefs are the same but the Divine Liturgy is done those respective languages and English. If you are interrested in Orthodoxy try a local yellow pages and attend the Liturgy on a Sunday. Go to different churchs. You may like going to a Syrian or Russian Church. If have ny more question dont hesitate to post.

[stevehut]

In my observation, much of Orthodoxy is divided by ethnic and national considerations. Every Orthodox church I have ever seen is called "Greek", "Russian", "Ukrainian", etc. This troubles me.

[ann2]

I once took care of a greek orthdox lady and she shared some of her faith with me .It is a lot like the catholic faith but the sign of the cross is made right to left.

[Leonard]

Well, in my opinion, doctrinally they are pretty darned good, but I think their theology of liturgy is awful. To so utterly exclude the people from the 'work of the people' seems oxymorinic.

[greekchristian]

In my observation, much of Orthodoxy is divided by ethnic and national considerations.  Every Orthodox church I have ever seen is called "Greek", "Russian", "Ukrainian", etc.  This troubles me.

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So which do you prefer one church, central like the Catholic Church or a church that is independant but unified I can go to ANY Othodox Church in the world and receive communion become part of that parish with out converting! Also because it says "Greek", "Russian", "Ukrainian", etc. but all those church are the SAME. It is just that those languages are used in their respective Liturgies.

[greekchristian]

Well, in my opinion, doctrinally they are pretty darned good, but I think their theology of liturgy is awful.  To so utterly exclude the people from the 'work of the people' seems oxymorinic.

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Please explain in more detail please. ''work of the people'' and why our theology of liturgy is awful? I am curious and NOT offended