[wmfights]

In fact, my interpretation is worthless except as a part of The Church and in fulfillment of my role as a layperson in The Church.

You have illustrated my point. I think it is less so in the EOC than the RCC, but the power of interpretation is only one example of how the patrone hierarchy of the prevailing culture affected both of your sects.

[Kolokotronis]

"You have illustrated my point. I think it is less so in the EOC than the RCC, but the power of interpretation is only one example of how the patrone hierarchy of the prevailing culture affected both of your sects."

WF, why do you believe the canon of the NT is in fact the correct and complete canon? The NT doesn't tell you that.

[kawaii]

the orthodox are all for personal interpretation: by people who went to school to learn how to read the classical languages, who've proven themselves as priests, who have college level work in interpreting the meaning of the languages scripture is written. I could guess what stock is good too or I could poll the experts combine that with my own interpretations and avoid peril of playing fast and loose