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Does God reveal Himself apart from Christ?
I don't have to preface this one, my answer is based on Orthodox perspective and with reaching into orthodox sources, as well as scripture of course.
It really depends on what you meant by "...
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Why are Orthodox Christians expected to go to confession if they don't distinguish between mortal and venial sins and they don't believe in Purgatory?
Orthodox Christians do not view confession (nor soteriology in general) in terms of merit nor through a legal lens. Confession is not about paying off any sort of debt. It is about healing by ...
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For what purpose is it said that the soul is immortal if only God is immortal?
I'm uncertain if you are referring to a text or if you are referring to the Divine Liturgy (if so which one)
But I think the issue of if your soul is immortal is clearly stated in the Bible to such a ...
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For Eastern Orthodox churches, what are the main references concerning Biblical Interpretation methodology?
Here is the position of the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is a bit long but I think I've gotten everything packed into here. I've trimmed away off topic issues as best i could.
A Christian should know ...
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Can someone clarify the eastern orthodox teaching "Temps Immobile" of Fr. Alexander Schmemann?
It is difficult to answer your question without immediately going into topics like the second judgement. However I believe I can attempt to answer by a different method.
Consider that the liturgy is &...
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