Articles related to "Orthodoxy"
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
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
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