by Chad BirdThe author is not an Orthodox Christian... at least, I think he's not. This is certainly an Orthodox Christian experience and understanding of liturgy. Enjoy!This is the story of how a small, country church astounded the experts on church growth by becoming a megachurch overnight. … [Read more...]
What is the Nous, and How is it Distinct from the Soul?
by Fr. John WhitefordMore excellent work from "Stump the Priest"Question: "What do we mean by the "nous," how is it distinct from the soul, and are the Orthodox the only ones who speak about the "nous"?"This question is complicated by the fact that the word "nous" (which is usually translated into … [Read more...]
On the Religious Opinions of the Unconverted
by Fr. Patrick Henry ReardonIn Quitting Church, her impressive study of religious sociology, Julia Duin quotes a friend who dropped out of the Orthodox Church:“The Orthodox, Emile said, are answering the question no one is asking: what is the true Church?”This comment is interesting in several … [Read more...]
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