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Also worth mentioning, the geographic region is anywhere in the continental US - the survey will be administered electronically.

I went to the local diocese (formerly under Bishop Strickland) and it was unfruitful. I appreciate the leads. Thank you all for the help so far.

The point of the survey is to understand how people of more moderate theological vocabulary act out their beliefs. The underpinning theory is by Joseph Henrich and is called "credibility enhancing displays," and being a priest is already a CRED. The reason it needs to be a priest is so the...

I am in the final stages of my dissertation for a PhD in Christian Leadership at Liberty University. My study centers on the different theological perspectives regarding the relationship between faith and works. In order to remain objective and charitable, I am using an expert panel comprised of...

Oof, maybe my reading skills need some help too.

I am in the final stages of my dissertation for a PhD in Christian Leadership at Liberty University. My study centers on the different theological perspectives regarding the relationship between faith and works. In order to remain objective and charitable, I am using an expert panel comprised of...

It was in English and the intonations of the chants were very beautiful. I suppose it was just the prayers that were monotone. This is the one I attended: ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS ORTHODOX CHURCH ~ Tyler, TX This is a Western Rite church nearby as well: Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church I am...

I kept hearing "Christ, who by death trampled death" or something similar and was struck by the forwardness of theology in the liturgy. I struggled a bit with the monotone delivery because that bit felt cold and distant, but it was explained that it is supposed to signify the unified voice of...

I attended a daily vespers service last night. Several things stood out to me, but the main thing is how the entire liturgy is directed towards God and not to the congregation. Very different than anything I've been around before. I have never been in any "high church" setting at all. I found...

Dorothea, thank you for the sincerity in your post. That's an awesome testimony. Salem's, thank you for the resources. In all honesty, I have read quite a bit of Lossky but Staniloae has been really provoking. The depth and mystery of the Orthodox faith is astounding.

Looking back at this thread - the journey isn't complete. I am actually going to start the catechism classes in the summer with no commitment to join the church afterwards, but the local priest has opened this to me.

I should be clear that I don't bludgeon my wife with theology. Rather, I ask her reflective questions and while she sees all the flaws in the denomination's teaching, it doesn't seem enough to move her away from her comfort zone. I vented my frustration at Protestantism and continually attending...

I would be ok with that, but she has a strong aversion to the liturgical form of worship and doesn't understand things like praying to the saints. I have tried to explain it, but she also You know, normal Protestant objections... I guess these are things I went through, but once you experience...

I have gotten to the point where I pretty much abhor Protestant theology. It seems to lead to absurd conclusions and ridiculous characterizations of God. I talked to the local EO church and expressed my concerns and frustrations, plus I mentioned the fact that my wife is not at the point of...

I have a follow-up meeting with the priest today. Oddly, given the appropriate context - I understand the significance of the practices within the statement "there is no theology outside the church." May seem odd, but it makes sense to me.

Will do. If I am being vulnerable... I don't feel a part of the Southern Baptist church I currently attend. Every Sunday, I see individuals divided in their understanding of God, never pushing beyond the casual superficiality. The disconnectedness to each other (the church militant) and...

I plan to attend a zoom meeting this evening with the local church. It's a catechism series for people interested in learning more about Orthodoxy.

I think this is the core of the controversy as it is rooted in views on the atonement. It emerges primarily from the penal-substitution (PSA) understanding. Personally, I think it's an absurd conclusion.

I actually have that book on my shelf. I found the analogy at the end of this quite helpful: http://www.allsaints-stl.org/Most Holy Theotokos Save Us.pdf Let me see if I can repeat this back in a coherent way; Mary represents the church so Mary's intercession is kind of a proxy to intercession...

Dumb question... I think it slipped my mind that the protestant understanding of "salvation" really isn't the same as it is in Orthodoxy. In the Akathist video linked, the comment said "through the intercession of the Theotokos, Savior, save us." I wouldn't even know where to start with that in...