[kosta50]

This piece, Blogger, is very recognizable to me.

We do worship imperfectly, but what Orthodoxy never lost is the utter reverence (including bowing, kneeling and prostrations) before God, even if that's the best we can do, it is still God-centered. We are not ashamed to feel utterly humbled in our prayers.

The trembling Scott mentions is manifest at the Communion when the priest calls those who have properly prepared "Approach with the fear of God, faith, and love" reminding us of the awesome act that is about to take place.

The West underwent the Age of Reason that deified man and humanized God. John R. W. Scott makes that very plain when he says

If we bring God down to our level and raise ourselves to his, then of course we see no need for a radical salvation, let alone for a radical atonement to secure it

Thanks for the post.

[Blogger]

In a seeker-sensitive society, I think it is good for all Christians to be reminded of the holiness of God.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for that beautiful quote!