[dangus]

The Orthodox simply do not define many doctrines which the Roman church does define. There is a vehement hatred of all things Roman by certain Orthodx, who are very well-represented on this site. Hence, if one doctrine can be associated with Roman speculation or post-schism doctrine, its antithesis is immediately put forth as Orthodox doctrine. Which is silly, of course, because the point is usually that the Orthodox do not so much oppose Roman teaching, but find the doctrines put forth by Rome to be unwarranted speculation.

[Kolokotronis]

"There is a vehement hatred of all things Roman by certain Orthodx, who are very well-represented on this site. "

Probably true, but even now there is a thread on these boards up to post 320 where RCs and Orthodox have been discussing re-union of the Churches with a focus on dogmatic and doctrinal matters, among other things, with an enlightening, challenging and respectful tone...and most of the Orthodox on this site have been posting there with regularity. And as I remember it, we haven't been accused of being heretics even once, schismatics occasionally, and none of us have been warned that we are doomed to Hell if we don't submit to the Pope. I'd call that a great discussion! :)