[Wordsmith]

I never realized how much really good theology is inlcuded in the hymns I've been singing my whole life.

Absolutely! One of the things that I've always appreciated about Orthodoxy is the emphasis that is placed on learning your theology from the Liturgical prayers and hymns. They really are the "work of the people," and a much better way to learn about the faith than theological texts that are often dry. The hymns can teach better the truths of the heart. Christ Bless.

[ksen]

Absolutely! One of the things that I've always appreciated about Orthodoxy is the emphasis that is placed on learning your theology from the Liturgical prayers and hymns. They really are the "work of the people," and a much better way to learn about the faith than theological texts that are often dry. The hymns can teach better the truths of the heart. Christ Bless.

I don't mean to sound like a smart-aleck, BUT ;^), why isn't the Bible emphasized as THE place to learn your Theology?

-ksen