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Orthodoxy, Systematic Theology, and Music
Read more: Orthodoxy, Systematic Theology, and MusicI have heard it said, numerous times, that Orthodox Christianity “does not do” systematic theology. Having done my graduate studies in systematic theology, I occasionally bristle at the comment, particularly when those making it have never actually studied the subject. It is true that Orthodoxy does not do “systematic” theology, as such, but the statement […]
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The Gospel of Progress – and the New Jerusalem
Read more: The Gospel of Progress – and the New JerusalemAmerican fans of Monty Python will be familiar with the opening lines of William Blake’s poem, “Jerusalem” (and I apologize to my British readers for such an introduction). The poem was set to music in 1916 and became deeply popular in post-war Britain. The Labour Party adopted it as a theme for the election of […]
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Providence and the Music of Creation
Read more: Providence and the Music of CreationGod’s being and actions are one. This is essentially the teaching of the Church on the topic of the Divine Energies. When I read discussions about the Divine Energies – things seem to get lost in the twists and turns of medieval metaphysics or pass into the territory of seeing the “Uncreated Light.” Both approaches […]
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What a Caveman Said: To Perceive That Which Is Eternal
Read more: What a Caveman Said: To Perceive That Which Is EternalFr. Alexander Schmemann described “secularism” as the greatest heresy of our time. He didn’t describe it as a political movement, nor a threat from the world outside Christianity. Rather, he described it as a “heresy,” that is, a false teaching from within the Christian faith. What is secularism? Secularism is the belief that the world […]
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Preaching the Gospel to the Poor
Read more: Preaching the Gospel to the PoorA conversation on social media gave rise to this post. ________ And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the […]
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Guilt and Shame – What’s The Difference?
Read more: Guilt and Shame – What’s The Difference?There is a very handy saying that differentiates between guilt and shame. Guilt is about what I have done – shame is about who I am. They are not unrelated, particularly in a culture in which what we do is often given as an answer to the question, “Who are you?” Traditional American culture has […]
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Morality, Shame, and the Acquisition of Virtue
Read more: Morality, Shame, and the Acquisition of Virtue“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,” (Matthew 6:3) The experience of shame has many dynamics, permeating the larger part of human behavior. Though some psychologists have dubbed it the “master emotion” it is often unacknowledged and unrecognized. It should come as […]
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