Of course, being from a top down model, you don't understand the extent to which we Orthodox ignore the political pronouncements of our hierarchs, pat them on the head, and then go on our merry way. This aspect of not taking their political views seriously in the US extends through the parishes and auxiliary bishops - thus while our hierarchs occasionally say stupid things (for which I've personally scolded my Metropolitan), our parish priests support the war effort, serve as military and LEO chaplains, offer up prayers for our President and armed forces, and move along in support of our nation, with the independence of thought and independence of action, with no likelihood of retribution.
Even with that said, I've not seen any moral condemnation by an American Orthodox bishop of troops or people supporting the war effort - it just wouldn't be contemplatable.
Well, you could say the same things about Catholics. People on this site often do. If you aren't going to recognize what your own hierarchs say, then don't recognize what other people's say. Fair enough? It would hardly make sense for you to put more stock in others' hierrachs then your own, right?
Even with that said, I've not seen any moral condemnation by an American Orthodox bishop of troops or people supporting the war effort - it just wouldn't be contemplatable.And so far you've seen one Byzantine Romanian Catholic Bishop do that to troops or people supporting the war. (I wouldn't be surprised if he has a couple hundred people in his flock, or less) But you can generalize about everyone else from that. Go back and read your post about ignorance.