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Feb 10, 2014 · 1. I believe the Orthodox Church really is the one, true Church of Christ. There’s a lot that could be said here, but the reason why I believe this is that I examined both the Scriptures and the early history of Christianity, and I became convinced that the only church that matches them both is Orthodoxy.
- A SPIRITUAL AND MYSTICAL APPROACH TO THE BIBLE: The Orthodox Church uses a spiritual and mystical approach to try to go beyond the literal meaning of the Bible.
- ANCIENT APOSTOLIC TRADITION: The Orthodox Church, also known as the Eastern Orthodox Church, holds a unique place as the original Christian Church. The teachings it follows were first shared by Christ himself with his 12 Apostles.
- ANCESTRAL SIN VS. ORIGINAL SIN. The Orthodox belief in ‘Original Sin’ differs from most Western Churches. Orthodox theology refers to it as ‘Ancestral Sin’ and they view sin and mortality as a consequence of Adam’s actions in the Garden of Eden, whereas most (not all) western churches believe that we inherited the ‘guilt’ of Adam.
- RICH TRADITION – LITURGICAL WORSHIP AND VENERATION OF THE ICONS: Stepping into an Orthodox Church and attending Divine Liturgy feels like you are walking into another realm!
Oct 25, 2023 · Why did you become an Orthodox Christian? I became an Orthodox Christian because I was drawn to the beauty and depth of the ancient liturgical traditions, the rich spiritual heritage, and the strong sense of community.
I can’t say that these are the only three reasons why I’m an Orthodox Christian, but I can say that these are part of what informs my daily experience of being an Orthodox Christian. The Orthodox Church provides me with a guide of how to worship God physically and mystically.
- I believe the Orthodox Church really is the one, true Church of Christ. There’s a lot that could be said here, but the reason why I believe this is that I examined both the Scriptures and the early history of Christianity, and I became convinced that the only church that matches them both is Orthodoxy.
- Orthodoxy gives me something to do. I don’t mean that I was bored and needed something to entertain me. I mean that the Christian life as I had been taught it prior to becoming Orthodox was essentially non-critical.
- Orthodoxy gives me a way to see and touch God physically. The Son of God became the Son of Mary, and that means that He became visible and touchable.
- Change is really hard. People sometimes joke that Orthodoxy is not really an “organized religion,” with emphasis on “organized.” There is no pope handing down uniform instructions to the whole Church; our chiefest prelates often can’t seem to get along; and it seems like we’re never going to get around to holding that Great and Holy Council we’ve been talking about for nearly a century.
As an Orthodox Christian, you're often the only one in the room. How do you share your faith in Christ with others? Why are you an Orthodox Christian (rather than part of some other tradition)? Father Andrew Stephen Damick joins Steve again as they share 4 basics reasons they're Orthodox Christians.
May 12, 2016 · 1. Orthodoxy provides the only valid reason to follow their authority. Here is the issue: you are sitting in church (or you never got there), and the leaders are telling you the following: 1. You should be attending this church regularly. 2. You should be supporting this church financially. But why? Who says?
