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To: jo kus; HarleyD

"Good point. This is why the West binds themselves to the doctrines of the Immaculate Conception, while the East does not - although there are likely Easterners who believe what the West has formulated. Thus, the East is not considered heretical for not following the Ecumenical Counciliar decisions that followed the Great Schism."

Nor would The Church in the East expect The Church in the West to be bound by our local councils and their canons, virtually all of which are doctrinal and disciplinary in nature (we don't even expect other Orthodox jurisdictions to be bound).


7,725 posted on 06/04/2006 2:40:58 PM PDT by Kolokotronis (Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated!)
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To: Kolokotronis
Nor would The Church in the East expect The Church in the West to be bound by our local councils and their canons, virtually all of which are doctrinal and disciplinary in nature (we don't even expect other Orthodox jurisdictions to be bound).

Which is why the West is not heretical for not following the interpretations of "uncreated energies" expressed by the Orthodox St. Palamas. It certainly would be interesting to see both sides sit down and discuss such issues to clarify them. Certainly, our definitions would be the first thing to work on, judging on trying to understand this whole thing about "Energy" and how it differs from "Essence". After reading about this, I can come up with other interpretations of "Energy" from the Fathers that differs from the Saint and still be in line with Patristic thought. Just like the Bible, Patristic thought must ALSO be interpreted. Since the question has not been addressed in an East/West Council, we will have to put off the "West is wrong" discussion on "uncreated energies". It is a matter of point of view and interpretation of some of the Fathers.

Regards

7,729 posted on 06/04/2006 3:08:19 PM PDT by jo kus (There is nothing colder than a Christian who doesn't care for the salvation of others - St.Crysostom)
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