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To: Kolokotronis

after only 6 mos. of catechesis

Why should cradle Orthodox get a pass? Being born in the faith is no guarantee either, I reckon.

19 posted on 05/28/2005 8:17:13 AM PDT by Destro (Know your enemy! Help fight Islamic terrorism by visiting johnathangaltfilms.com and jihadwatch.org)

" Why should cradle Orthodox get a pass? Being born in the faith is no guarantee either, I reckon."

For starters, we are baptised, chrismated and receive our first communion all at the same time, when we are babies. Other than that, the real problem with cradle Orthodox is that many times they are unfamiliar with the theology of the Faith. I say this regarding my generation and that of the preceding one. The younger generations have been rather well catechised, at least in this metropolis. What I am referring to is the lack of an Orthodox phronema or mindset which is just about 180 degrees off any Western one I've run across.

44 posted on 05/28/2005 2:13:17 PM PDT by Kolokotronis (Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated!)

To: Destro; Kolokotronis

Why should cradle Orthodox get a pass? Being born in the faith is no guarantee either, I reckon.

Converts have things to unlearn. Babies don't.

74 posted on 05/29/2005 8:09:02 AM PDT by monkfan (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.)

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