16:18). Yes, the New Testament speaks of false teachers whose doctrine denies core elements of the apostolic gospel. I am purposely writing theologoumena precisely asking questions more than proposing answers; and pointing out things which hurt my head thinking about them; 3. It is different from sacrilege. Evangelicals and Protestants in actual fact say "Every tree is KNOWN by his fruit, not SAVED by his fruit" and thus they do not deny that real Christians will bring forth spiritualfruit. Gabriel (Hieromonk), Lazar Puhalo Attacks Monasticism 1) Calvinism = man is totally depraved (heresy) 6/25/2019 Fr. Ioannes Apiarius The section of our Bible Knowledgebase on Roman Catholicism deals extensively with that false church's departures from the Word. 2/23/2019 Fr. they seem to mean "It is surethe first church was in Jerusalem in Israel, but our tradition says Constantinople. Sacrifice. Link: Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com. text-align: left;
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2/19/2021 Fr. Though I have yet to find the Orthodox stooping to such false warping of scripture (as yet), Orthodoxy does hand out penances to people. A liturgical book containing the lives of the saints and the special hymns (stichera) for the feast-days of the Orthodox Saints. 8/29/2017 Fr. text-align: right;
Thomas Hopko on Same-Sex Attraction: Speaking the Truth in Love? If it is adultery then declaring it forgiven when it carries on is a form of the Antinomian heresy, and indeed knowing of this error in Orthodoxy may be what influenced Rasputin to preach the even more caustic form of this heresy repudiated in Romans 3:8. The old Orthodox tradition that cremating a person means they are not resurrected is absurd for multiple reasons. text-align:justify;
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(Gr. The Orthodox Church describes as such all other Christian denominations. Jesus showed this is a spiritual birth in John 3 by comparing it to the wind (invisible like the soul and spirit of man). He spread his false teaching throughout the East, receiving support from certain Eastern bishops. This heresy of interpreting the word porneia in Matt 5:32 and Matt 19:9 as including adultery on their part renders Orthodoxy a sex cult. Ioannes Apiarius, The Ten LGBTQ Commandments [satire] If Orthodox believers would read Scripture without it being interpreted for them by the Church, they would discover the truth, he adds. font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
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4/20/2017 Orthodox Editors, Three Trojan Horses: Insider Attempts to Disorient the Orthodox John Chryssavgis pro-LGBT views 36) Denial of Works of the flesh, that came about by the specific Catholic vocabulary (instead of biblical vocabulary) of "venial" and "mortal" sin. font-size: 8pt;
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John Whiteford, Sr. Vassas words on gay teen dating continue to reverberate We should give Biblical reasons for holding popular trends up to the measuring rod of God's Word. Unlike almost every other church the Eastern Orthodox religion does not have any marriage vows. The first Sunday of Lent, commemorating the restoration of icons in the church (see Iconoclasm). (Colossians 2:4-10). Real Heresy is caustic serious false doctrine, against the law and teachings of the new and better covenant (Gal 6:2 & Matt 7:24)that usually attacks one of two things: 1) Teachings fundamental to the Faith (Jude 1:3) such as the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, the resurrection of Jesus, the virgin birth, the definition of the good news (Gal 1:6-9) or specifically "the gospel by which we are saved" etc. (bogus man made rites of no importance). 60) Christendom: Contrary to the pacifist directive of Galatians 4, where we are said to be pilgrims (Book of Hebrews) toward the Jerusalem above, not defending the Physical borders of physical Jerusalem below, both the Catholics and Orthodox ignored this directive (asserted again in John 18:36) and created an Empire concept of Christendom, where physical Jerusalem was to always be captured by the military. 7/19/2017 Fr. Dear Editors: 3)Let us make it clear it was only long after the Reformation that the Orthodox even compiled anofficial bible, or distributed itto the people. This reverent but bold work offers the necessary insight and inspiration to create a community that welcomes all its . 4) the obnoxious practice of exorcisms that go along with baptism services. Webster, Fundamental Errors: A Response to Tradition Without Fundamentalism by George Demacopoulos line-height:200%;
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Though the church building was just four houses down the street from his, John rarely attended. 7/8/2019 Fr. 9/17/2019 Orthodox Christianity, Transgender Ideology is Anti-Christian, Anti-Science, & Marxist 7/5/2018 Fr. Their words align with Scriptures and exemplify the true and universal teaching, theology, and practices of the Holy Orthodox Church across two millennia. 1)The fruits that thy soul lusted after - world wide trade in artefacts, and dainty and goodly things. I would say it is obvious that "the filioque" issueis entirely unnecessary to profess anexact doctrine uponfor salvation, or baptism, and it amounts toyet another diversion tactic away from studying more important issues, and a factor in a process of indoctrination in regards to it and allowing baptism via so called "Catechumen" or the Catholic version "confirmation". With help from the Orthodox editors, I have compiled a list of articles, essays, and petitions written by Orthodox Christian priests, deacons, professors, and writers warning the Church about false teachers and deceitful venues (especially Public Orthodoxy, The Wheel Journal, Orthodoxy in Dialogue, Fordham Universitys Orthodox Center, Lazar Puhalo, Sister Vassa) that question, challenge, mock, deconstruct, contradict, and distort Church teaching, practices, and theology. margin-right: 40px;
Like Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy denies the distinction between justification (God's unilateral act in declaring a sinner righteous based on faith in the merits of Christ alone - Romans 5) and sanctification (the indwelling Spirit of God conforming the regenerated individual more and more to the image of Christ, a work consummated in the believer's glorification - Romans 8). An individual who begins a heresy is a heretic and is excommunicated. 8/1/2022 Fr. Also, I appreciate the attached articles. However when shrines are made and people kneel in frontof collections of so called "icons" not of gods or god but of men, pray to saints (an act of worship - see the Lord's Prayer)and burn incense to them, they become idols. He and his wife Corina have three children. font-weight: bold;
Confession. Angels are grouped in nine orders (tagmata) as follows: Angels; Archangels; Principalities; Powers; Virtues; Dominations; Thrones; Cherubim; Seraphim. 1/16/2020 Fr. 7/27/2021 Orthodox Reflections, Compassionate Denial: A Paradigm of Abuse? .quotation_text_2 {
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I am totally sure, based on the authority of Gods Word alone, he replies firmly, again appealing to the sola scriptura principle. 6/13/2018 Fr. Religiosity does not mean salvation, he replies. John Whiteford, Response to Meeting Michelle Part 1 [refuting Public Orthodoxy LGBTQP+ agenda] Rather it is the central issue of what is called "the root versus the fruit" debate. line-height: 200%;
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The outward and visible part of religion, consisting of various ceremonies, words, and symbolisms, producing an invisible action by the Holy Spirit that confers grace on an individual. How sure are you that you made the right decision? I ask. 6/16/2018 Fr. .numbered_bulleted_text_2 {
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Zechariah Lynch. Johannes Jacobse, 2013 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Some are women married to other women. for non-commercial purposes, provided that this copyright notice is included. (see 1 Samuel 15:22). Please make sure all fields are filled out. Puhalo rants again on Transgenderism and Intersexuality All throughout the interview, John has been backing up his statements with verses he has committed to memory. Special prayer or petition by the Priest to "invoke" or to call upon the Holy Spirit, in order that God's Grace will descend for the consecration of the Holy Gifts at the Eucharist. 82) God-parents marriage ban. My understanding had always been that to be saved, you had to do a certain amount of good works. 101: Indoctrination of children and toddlers: Catechism. John Whiteford, Puhalo Strikes Again margin-top: 12px;
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The Orthodox bible is fake. John Whiteford, Part Two: Of Homosexual Christians and their Struggle Ioannes Apiarius, George Demacopoulos: Christian Moral Teaching isnt Black and White 92) TheMotherChurch. Mnymosyno). The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod, its president, vice-presidents and all 35 district presidents, along with its ministerium and congregations, categorically reject the horrible and racist teachings of the so-called "alt-right" in toto (including white supremacy, Nazism, pro-slavery, anti-interracial marriage, women as property, fascism . 8/30/2019 Fr. All rights reserved. Orthodoxy recognizes the supreme majesty of God, as well as the limitations of the human mind. Perhaps it is time to look into the psychology of why these people do what they do; and how we might more effectively protect ourselves. Filthiness as they say they physicallyeat Jesus (cannibalism) and digest him in their intestines, thus he "sees corruption" in their teachings (Acts 2:27), and calling a piece of bread God in the flesh is an act of idolatry or spiritual fornication (the Orthodox prostrate themselves before the mass bread, the catholics bow). In fact, Eastern Orthodoxy's false doctrine of theosis additionally conflates regeneration with justification and sanctification. (Gr. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. margin-bottom: 15px;
Orthodoxy recognizes the supreme majesty of God, as well as the limitations of the human mind. And immediately an angel of the Lord struck him because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and died." It is just another example of the theme that the more "powers" you invent for their pseudo priests and bishops, the tighter their grip in lording it over the laity. margin-left: 20px;
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The paradox of this is that the Orthodox, seeing the mass and other doctrines do not bear logical scrutiny, seek to mystify their dogmas a little more than Roman Catholicism does, especially their dogmas about the eucharist, and perhaps also more about the concept of ancestral sin versus sin nature etc. Gabriel (Hieromonk), The Continuing Validity of the Moral Law of the Old Testament [Rebuke of Lazar Puhalo Heretical Views] It is comparable to the blasphemous Mormon doctrine. http://www.teachingtheword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=6435&view=post&articleid=81482&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0, The writings and decisions of the first seven ecumenical councils, which took place between the 4th and 8th centuries, The writing and decisions of later church councils through the centuries (which have often conflicted with each other as well as Scripture). 86) The heresy of Masquerading as Evangelicals. John Guy Winfrey, Response to Orthodox Fundamentalism by George Demacopoulos {margin-top:0in;
The ranks of the false teachers include academics who openly promote the homosexualist agenda and oppose the Orthodox Church sacred Tradition. 1) one of the faithfulin consecrated ground, (consecrated by heretics), 2) according to the Orthodox rites and service of burial (Nekrosimos). to avoid the fact that when their good news that savesis compared to our good news that saves, they are both different, and the one that keeps looking bogus in debates is theirs. (many of them sinner saints). 3/27/2021 Fr. etc. (Gr. ORIGIN Latin, literally and from the Son. margin-left: 28px;
This is made complex as the division with Catholic theology on it becomes embarrassing to both sides, considering there were supposed to be one church once. 1/22/2022 Jackie Morfesis, 2021 }
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6/13/2018 Fr. Lawrence Farley, Resolution to Petition the Holy Synod to Correct Errant Clergy and Lay Persons on Issues of Same-Sex Erotic Relationships The true gospel that saves (1 Cor 15:1-4 & Luke 24:44-48) makes no mention of our works (Eph 2:8-9 & Rom 11:6) or sacerdotalism, that is priestcraft adding to salvation, such as baptism (1 Cor 1:17) or the mass (Rev 17:4). Standing here, in front of the only full-scale replica of the Parthenon in the world, I feel an overwhelming sense of pridecomplete with the magnificent effigy of Athena, Archbishop Elpidophoros said in his letter. I did not stay to impose myself upon the Romans. Some of these individuals openly and proudly self-identify as "homosexual" or "LGBT." Many are not Orthodox Christians. Gabriel (Hieromonk), Dr. David Ford: An Open Letter to an Advocate of So-Called Gay Marriage Like the Roman Catholic church, the Eastern Orthodox church insists that it is the one true church of Christ on earth. A diabolical heresy from Hell itself. Lawrence Farley, The Deep Melancholy of David Bentley Hart for non-commercial purposes, provided that this copyright notice is included. or the witch of Endore). 8/22/2020 Jennifer Davis, Orthodox MD Argues the Communion Spoon is Safe What really matters, as our reader's question rightly puts it, are not the differences between Rome and Constantinople, but between both of these visible bodies and Holy Scripture. It then became obligatory to listed to the Holy Spirit poking my conscience and to knock on the door of Orthodoxy and continue to knock until Christ forced the door opened for myself and my Nun-mother. 72)The Canon Liturgical, which refers to all liturgical material, including the Creed, used for the Liturgy and the consecration of the Eucharist (see also kanon and Typikon). see alsoHagia Sophia. It was one of the central issues in the Great Schism of 1054. (Gr. Basically, it was to combat the many false teachings that the Roman Catholic Church had adopted through the centuries. line-height: 150%;
Robert Arida: Why Dont You Become Episcopalian? I interviewed a former Southern Baptist who has converted to Eastern Orthodoxy, The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, Tradition, the Bible, and Americas Debate over Slavery, From Wretched to Needy: Changing a Classic Hymn, Preachers Should Measure Twice and Cut Once. About the Ukrainian Orthodox Church; Ukrainians in the United States; The Testament; Parish History, provided by the Rhode Island Supreme Court (1938) . John Whiteford, Stricken with Death John explains how he quickly left behind former Orthodox doctrines that he had been taught in church. margin-top: 0;
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John Whiteford, The Pro-Abortion Orthodox (The Birth of a New Religion, Part 1) Gabriel (Hieromonk), Unitarian Morality With a Little Theosis Sprinkled on Top 3)craftsman- idols, church finery etc Heresy has been and will be a problem for the church until Christ returns. font-weight:bold;
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How did your family get over their condemnation of your newfound faith? I wonder aloud. I realized that the Orthodox church was a societal organization that had taught me nothing. So John decided to follow Jesus and turn away from his sinful past. text-underline:single;
I realized that I had never truly repented of my sins. In the presence of God I make this vow.". note: their sinister indoctrination process. By saying that two Christians can divorce and remarry for post marital adultery, either party (the guilty or innocent), the Eastern Orthodox religion, unlike Roman Catholicism, preaches adultery. For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. However Orthodoxy links anointing the sick with chrism/oil linked with confession to their priests and the blasphemy of the mass, The Roman Catholics were so determined to falsify penances in the bible in theirDouay Bible they mistranslated Matt 4:17to say, quote "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say: Do penance, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matt 6:16). The writings of so-called church fathers, especially those of the first four centuries A.D. Icons made of metal, stone, wood, and cloth which are set up as objects of worship by edict of the church, The official (and complex) Liturgy which governs the church's worship, The church's canon law, consisting of laws, regulations, and commentaries on the various elements of "holy tradition." Jesus knew that false teachers were a real threat to the church, and based on two thousand years of combatting heretics, it seems he was on to something. In so many parts of the world, religion and state are so intertwined that Christians are unable to exercise their consciences and avail themselves of the many choices within Christendom. Sts. line-height: 200%;
John Whiteford, Clergy, Scholars, LGBT Activists, Drag Show Host Gather to Discuss Opinions on Orthodoxy, Sex, Gender, Sexuality The spirits of Babylon have now transmigrated across the Earth from the country of Iraq to Italy, in the especially the City of Rome, and dwell in any country where Catholicism thrives. 2) Their canon is false - theyexaltGreek LXX etc to such an extent (racism) that they included heretical old testament Books into their false canon, never accepted by the Jews, like the absurd story "Bel and the Dragon". 10/18/2019 Fr. John Whiteford, Is the Patriarchate of Constantinople an Enemy of the American People? font-size: 10pt;
John Whiteford, Discernment or Scaffolding? Josephs Directive On So-called Same-Sex Marriage John Whiteford, The Living Church 2.0 The Canon Liturgical /73)Canons (or Canon Law). Mark 7:7, and such traditions and writings that they have are similar to the Jewish Talmud, massive tomes of bogus writings designed as a diversion of the soulaway from the word of God. Cheers. Johannes Jacobse, OCA Wonder blog: Change and the Church 5/22/2019 Fr. The Orthodox Church feeds on tradition, not on Scripture. 7/21/2022 OCA Synod, Met. 4/10/2014 Fr. 8/3/2021 Fr. His parents told him he was bringing shame upon the whole family. John Whiteford, Ed Sullivan Canon Response to Meeting Michelle Part 2 [refuting Public Orthodoxy LGBTQP+ agenda] Though this is an extreme example they do practice penances. Gabriel (Hieromonk), Sister Vassa on the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood Ioannes Apiarius, On Priestesses and Ecclesiological Deism [on Sr. Vassa dangerous nonsense] 19) Prayer heresies - 1) Praying forthe dead. c. 50-100) in the late first and early second century. Like Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy teaches the necessity of confession of sin to a human priestly mediator in order for the individual to maintain his salvation, and teaches that the Eucharist is a propitiatory sacrifice for confessed sins in addition to the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. Lawrence Farley, St. Vladimirs Seminary Reacts to Amsterdam Conference, OCA Bishops Remain Silent margin-left:70pt;
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I stopped getting drunk, stopped smoking, stopped cursing. All rights reserved. 10/7/2019 St. Ambrose of Optina (1812-1891), Blasphemy and Open Rebellion by Nik Jovcic-Sas the Orthodox Provocateur In other words they deny John 3:16 is true. Very few people are gifted by God as prophets; spirits must be discerned; and sadly to say, most prophets turn out to be false prophets. Monastic prisons predated and made a case for the Atheist Experiment and their infamous gulag. Lawrence Farley, Public Orthodoxy, Orthodoxy in Dialogue, The Wheel = Wolves in Sheeps Clothing margin-bottom:6.0pt;
Thomas Hopko (book excerpt), Gay Iconoclasm: Holding the Line Against the Radical LGBT Agenda Isapostolos). The Orthodox Church considers in particular three bishops (hierarchs) of the Church as Her most important Teachers and Fathers, who contributed to the development and the spiritual growth of the Church. This term describes an alleged progressive transformation of the individual into full likeness to God, in both soul and body, through a cooperative effort involving faith and good works. note: as the Mother of Harlots is not marriage to God, the word fornication in Rev 17:4 can only be interpreted as fornication, whereas the two kingdoms ofIsrael and Judah in the OT were married to God and idolatry was called adultery then. 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