Topic: Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Nektarios's photo
Sat 12/08/07 09:37 AM
Anyone here at least heard of Eastern Orthodoxy? If so, I'd like to know, what is your first impression of this particular Christian Faith?

yzrabbit1's photo
Sat 12/08/07 12:59 PM
Edited by yzrabbit1 on Sat 12/08/07 12:59 PM
I guess I haven't delved into it to far. My first impression would be that it is another branch of the Catholic church. One that broke off for some reason and now follows a strict set of rules.

BillingsDreamer's photo
Sat 12/08/07 01:08 PM
Edited by BillingsDreamer on Sat 12/08/07 01:09 PM
You can go on line to see what they are about. They rejected the Pope's authority, and believe that statues break the second commandment but painted images don't.

They are very ornate and generally have a high mass, that is they have much structure, robes and ritual.

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yzrabbit1's photo
Sat 12/08/07 03:19 PM
Edited by yzrabbit1 on Sat 12/08/07 03:19 PM
are you going to give your opinion Nektarios?