“Come and see” is one of the most common evangelical themes I hear for Orthodox Churches. It comes directly from Sunday’s Gospel reading. But, the “see” part seems contradictory to scripture, which emphasizes “hearing” the gospel. In addition, the Church
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Come and See What, Exactly?
Having the End in Sight
This past week we’ve seen the fallout of yet another school shooting. Everyone agrees that they must end. But how? Many people are advocating for stricter gun laws. Others think teachers should be armed. And some believe we need to
Read moreThe Triumph of Orthodoxy: Squashed?
In one month’s time, we’ll celebrate the “Sunday of Orthodoxy.” Triumphantly we’ll read the Synodikon that proclaims the Orthodox Christian faith to be the faith of the Apostles, the faith of the Fathers, in short, “…the faith on which the
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