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An Introduction to Christian Mysticism Christian mysticism has long since been embraced by the Eastern Church, demonstrating that correct implementation will produce a deeper relationship with one's Creator. christian mysticism • uncreated energy • orthodox christianity • eucharist • divinization
Orthodox Christian Iconography The article explains the iconography of the Orthodox Church. icons • painting • prayer • transcendence • church
Orthodox Christianity - what is it? This is a very brief introduction to the Orthodox Church, written mainly for Western Christians and others who are not Orthodox. orthodox • christianity • church • faith • orthodoxy
Where are we going? Orthodox Christianity in Albania and South Africa, and one's personal relationship with God. orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • church • faith
NO ARTICLE AND RESIGNATION No article and resignation of the Contributing Editor for Orthodox Christianity
Ikons or idols? One of the questions Protestants ask about Orthodox Chirstianity is whether the ikons used in the Orthodox Church are not idols. This article explains what Orthodox ikons mean, and why Orthodox Christians regard iconoclasm as a heresy. orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • ikon • ikons
Mission, evangelism and proselytism Orthodox Christians often fail to distinguish between evangelism and proselytism. Some say the Orthodox Church should not evangelise, because "proselytism is wrong". orthodox • christianity • christian • orthodoxy • church
The Philokalia The Philokalia is a collection of texts compiled for the edification of Orthodox monks. It has become quite popular, even among non-Orthodox, though sometimes clergy and others discourage people from reading it. Does it have a dark secret that people want to hide? orthodox • christianity • monastic • life • prayer
Liberation Theology And The Church in Africa Liberation theology--and Feminist Theology--developed in Africa during the 1970s, a time when the continent was gripped with questions of economic and political liberation. This article delves into the question of whether using violence to achieve liberation results in unintended consequences, as well as looking at the question of liberation from a theological and personal standpoint. african theology • liberation theology • feminist theology • steve biko • black consciousness
A Critique of Inherit the Wind "Inherit the Wind" is a fictionalized account of the famous Scopes "Monkey" Trial of 1925. This critique of "Inherit the Wind" analyzes its authenticity and accuracy. inherit the wind • inherit the wind bryan • william jennings bryan • matthew harrison brady • henry drummond
Orthodoxy and antisemitism Some biblical scholars and historians have claimed that Christianity is inherently antisemitic, including even the New Testament documents. Orthodox theologians like St John Chrysostom are said to have promoted the antisemitism that led to genocide of the Jews in the last century. What is the relation of Orthodox Christianity to antisemitism, Jews and Judaism? christianity • orthodox • orthodoxy • judaism • jews
Orthodoxy and nationalism Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links. orthodoxy • orthodox • church • churches • christian
Anna Karenina: Themes The story of Levin, Kitty, Anna, Vronsky, Karenin, and Dolly, by one of the greatest Russian writers, is one of the world's most famous novels. anna karenina themes • leo tolstoy • family happiness and god • levin and the peasants • vronsky and anna love affair
Boris Pasternak Biography Biography of Boris Pasternak, famous for epic novel Doctor Zhivago. 1958 Nobel Prize for Literature. boris pasternak biography • pasternak and dr zhivago • pasternak poetry • pasternak russian poet and novelist • early life of pasternak
Brief history of Russia (Part 1) It's brief description of russian history from the beginning. russia • mideval • kievan • kiev • rurik
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 4 This is a short discussion of the organization of the Cathar church, including their beliefs regarding creation and their preaching activities. Citations are available upon request. cathar • cathars • catharism • heresy • gnostic
Political Minorities in the Caucasus You may have never heard of Dagestan or Abkhazia. They are small political entities left over from the Soviet era. There are about a dozen of them in the Caucasus. caucasus background • background to the caucasus • independence movements in russia • georgia • armenia
Religious Persecution in Eritrea As the world rumbles on about the recent political scandals, celebrity embarrassments and sporting achievements, don't forget what happens in countries when no-one's look religious • religion • persecution • beliefs • torture
The Custom of Giving Russian Easter Eggs and It's Origins This article, one in a four part series, explores the political and religious influences on the unique Russian gift tradition of giving eggs at Easter. russia • easter eggs • gift-giving • customs • orthodox
Is Jesus God? Was Jesus of Nazareth the Son of God? This article provides five arguments in favor of Jesus' deity - arguments based on the writings of Lee Strobel. jesus • jesus christ • jesus and nazareth • jesus is god • is jesus god
Orthodoxy - Catholic or Protestant? People sometimes ask whether Orthodoxy is Catholic or Protestant, but most Orthodox Christians would say Roman Catholics and Protestants are closer to each other than either is to Orthodox Christianity. orthodox • church • christianity • protestant • catholic
Proving Jesus The central person of Christianity is Jesus Christ. If Jesus is fictional or mythical, Christianity collapses. So, was Jesus real? jesus • history • christ • evidence • jew
Father Alexander Schmemann Father Alexander Schmemann, the former dean of St Vladimir's Orthodox theological Seminary in New York, who died in 1983, wrote a number of books on Orthodox theology in English, which helped to stimulate the growing interest in Orthodox Christianity in the English-speaking world. orthodox • christian • theology • christianity • alexander
It's Christmas in Russia According to most Russians, 1998 was the worst come-down from the previous year since 1992 - and not without good reason. But, the government is enjoying a breather for now, as the 1999 budget went through the Duma on its first reading, and impeachment doesn't seem to be a hot issue outside the Kremlin. Meanwhile, the government's getting set to take over the banking system as part and parcel of a financial rescue program (old vodka, new bottles). Speaking of vodka, Premier Primakov seems to be following President Yeltsin's lead in promising purges to strengthen discipline in the government, as it gets set to tighten up on bootleg alcohol and tobacco. Maybe these measures will impress Belarusian President Lukashenka that Russia's fit to join his fine iron-fisted dictatorship. russia moscow kremlin yeltsin primakov yabloko bel
Tales from the West Texas Dust Editor's introductory essay to a new series on the current face of organized religion in Texas. texas culture • texas religion • evangelicalism
The Holy Trinity in Orthodox Spirituality The article is about the Christian trinitarian dogma, refering the reader to the meaning in the spiritual life of the believers and comparing errors concerning the dogma. spirituality • filioque • orthodox church • dogma • roman church
The Morgan Beatus: Apocalypse and Commentary, Part I The Morgan Beatus:Part I of III pierpoint morgan library • monasticism • symbolism • catholic • . medieval
Tales from the West Texas Dust Part I of an interview with Tomball Cowboy Church pastor Shawn O'Hearn. texas culture • texas religion • evangelicalism
TALES...LONE STAR ROAD REPORT Part II of Lone Star Road Report on the AFA Worldview Weekend Conference in Amarillo texas culture • texas news • religion • families
Moses in the Lotus Position A look at the issue of religious pluralism pluralism • christianity • religion |
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