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Herman

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer general questions about the teachings of the Orthodox Church and Orthodox monasticism, particularly differences from Protestants and Catholics.

Experience in the area

Orthodox Christian convert from Protestantism over 30 years ago.

Organizations

American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese

Publications

Monachos.net Discussion Community http://www.monachos.net/forum/forum.php

Education/Credentials

1 year seminary training. 30 years research.

What do you like about this subject?

I enjoy helping people become more aware of the vast treasure of the ancient Christian Faith that has been safeguarded by the Holy Orthodox Church for over 2000 years.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Orthodox comes from the Greek: Ortho Doxa, which has several meanings: Right Glory, True Praise, Correct Doctrine. The Orthodox Church teaches that it has correctly preserved the Apostolic Witness from the time of our Lord's Incarnation th until the present day.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Our Lord, God, and Savior, Christ Jesus, did not give us a book. He gave us the Church, the continuing worshipping community of believers. It is in the Church and through the Church that the compendium of writings that we call the Bible was created.

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Recent Answers from Herman

2010-02-09 philosophy:

This is a claim that is made from time to time, but I think it is a bit unfair and overstated. It certainly can be said that several Church Fathers, who were obviously familiar with the Greek philosophers

2010-02-08 Mourning:

The immediate family members of the deceased traditionally wear black clothing for at least forty days. During this time they do not participate in social occasions — parties or family celebrations — and

2010-02-07 deification:

The preferred Orthodox term is "theosis" but it is essentially the same as deification. That is we conform our image to the image of Christ so that the image of Christ is reflected in us and we begin to

2010-02-06 Feasting:

I am not sure exactly what the question here is, but of course in Orthodoxy we refer to major holy days as feasts. A feast is first and foremost a celebration, but that celebration mostly occurs in Church

2010-02-05 icons:

The Jews were told not to picture God because they needed to be aware that they could not "see" God, that God, at that point, was beyond their ability to truly comprehend. Any "image" would be limited

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