To: D-fendr; kosta50; xzins
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In a very similar way, concepts are not the thing itself, words are all metaphors, models, comparisons with something else - not the same as the experience of the thing itself. "
You sound like a whole line of our guys, D-f, from the Cappadocians through +Symeon the New Theologian to +Gregory Palamas. Very good.
Not a talking snake or donkey in the bunch, Kosta mou.
928 posted on
01/28/2011 4:00:31 AM PST by
Kolokotronis
(Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated)
To: Kolokotronis; D-fendr; xzins
Not a talking snake or donkey in the bunch, Kosta mou. And not much of a single fact either, Kolo mou.
931 posted on
01/28/2011 11:28:56 AM PST by
kosta50
(Pagan prayer to Mithra: "give me over to immortal birth so that I may be born again")
To: Kolokotronis; kosta50; D-fendr
Is it truly possible for one who expresses zero faith —and opposition — in Almighty God, the Resurrection, and biblical miracles to be an Orthodox in good standing, Kolo?
I find this to be something I must consider.
933 posted on
01/28/2011 12:21:38 PM PST by
xzins
(Retired Army Chaplain & proud of it: Truly Supporting the Troops means praying for their Victory!)
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