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There is of course a whole lot of Protestantism in Anglicanism, but at base and historically, it has great similarities to Orthodoxy. They seem to slide into Orthodoxy without a hitch. They get it very quickly....The second group are evangelical Protestants, and they, by the way, make up the overwhelming majority of our converts. They usually arrive with a knowledge of scripture that simply blows us away.

Are you trying to tell me that all these people read the Fathers, understand the Ecumenical Councils, have a full grasp on the scriptures? I doubt it. The reason most of these people are moving to the Orthodox Church is for the mystacism, not the theological logic. You can't make a logical choice on what you don't know.

BTW, as we have discussed in the past, the very early church fathers came from pagan backgrounds carrying that baggage with them. While their writings are interesting and beneficial I wouldn't put too much stock in them when comparing it against scripture.

Taste and See...

Thanks but no thanks. You will never convince me there is no original sin or Christ didn't atone for our sin through His sacrifice. I want nothing to do with this religion but don't be offended. There are some Protestant denominations that I want nothing to do with either.

The reason most of these people are moving to the Orthodox Church is for the mystacism, not the theological logic

Logic? There is nothing more illogical than praying to God Who pretermined everything from all aeons! In fact, the Bible is illogical!. It speaks of angles and miracles, people being healed in an instant, or made alive after having been dead and rotting for several days! Have you seen any lately?

If you believe, the Bible, at best, is a bewildering puzzle – given the incredible number of versions, and to a non-believer it is a fairy-tale, something like Santa Claus.

"Taste and See..."

I quoted the Psalm, HD, because the Psalmist is asking his listeners to "experience" God. I know you've already taken a look at Orthodoxy so, frankly, I wasn't suggesting you take another look. You've made your decision for reasons sufficient to you and I guarantee I have no problem with that. If you were sitting here I'd just offer you another piece of baklava and leave it at that! :)