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Eastern Orthodoxy has recently attracted a growing number of people in the USA. While some are leaving man-made denominations, there are examples of Christians (even among our own alumni) who have abandoned the once-for-all delivered faith for the so-called Orthodox religion. While those individuals will have their own reasons and will stand accountable to God for those decisions, I do notice a pattern among converts to Eastern Orthodoxy: a displeasure with the casualness of American churches. Eastern Orthodoxy often misplaces…

Recently, Eastern Orthodox theology has attracted renewed attention in modern religious discussions. Many people are drawn to a religion like this because of its age, its traditions, and its historical emphasis, yet when examining a religious order like this we must ask: Are religious practices authoritative because they are ancient or because they are authorized by the Word of God? And should tradition establish religious doctrine alongside of Scripture? The Greek Orthodox Church openly recognizes both the Bible and “Sacred…

One of the strongest appeals of Eastern Orthodoxy is its sense of antiquity. The icons, candles, incense, relics, chanting, and elaborate worship can give the impression that one has stepped directly into ancient Christianity. For those dissatisfied with shallow or casual religion, that sense of reverence can be powerful. Yet the fundamental question is not whether a practice feels ancient, beautiful, or spiritual. The question is whether it is apostolic. Scripture commands us to “test all things; hold fast what…