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Posted on 01/26/2007 9:05:39 AM PST by Religion Moderator
I have to second annalex's comment, RM. Orthodoxy uses heretic and heresy in almost the exact way he has described Roman Catholic usage, the only difference being that for us a heretic is a heretic is a heretic whether or not they realize they are a heretic. To state that someone is a heretic or some belief heresy is merely a statement of theological fact within the contemplation of The Church. Neither are terms in any way synonomous with or equivalent to liar or idiot.
"I would not call a Muslim heretic...."
I would because many of its theological roots lie in Nestorianism, Arianism and an odd old Arabian heresy which indeed did worship the Theotokos as a goddess.
Quote: "The Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church tends to use the term 'heretic' only in reference to member of the ELCA."
And, is there a problem with that? :-)
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I'm disappointed in the recent moderation of the Religion threads. We Catholics are being held to a higher standard, imho.
We should be.
No, I was trying to be cute. The ELCA and the Missouri Synod don't agree on much.
No, I was trying to be cute. The ELCA and the Missouri Synod don't agree on much.
It is helpful to think of it his way...all liberals are heretics but not all heretics are ugly
Is that helpful?
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" It is helpful to think of it his way...all liberals are heretics but not all heretics are ugly
Is that helpful?"
Well, yes, in a precise and definitive Latin sort of way. As for me, it seems that the nous, when ensconced in a person advanced in theosis and thus filled with a degree of gnosis, perhaps even to the extent of encountering the Uncreated Light, might discern heresy in the most unwitting and seemingly innocent instrument of the Evil One, like a pretty liberal lady for example. Now I will go back to listening to the chanting of the Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos in Arabic.
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No. The moderation should be impartial. Otherwise, it's not really moderation. If there is a bias present, it corrupts the process.
I know what you are saying, but it corrupts it in our favor. When one side posts researched material and the other responds with ignorant sneers, guess who looks better in the end?
The moderator who tends the garden?
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