Faith And Science In Orthodox Gnosiology and Methodology (Part 2)

D. God-Man dialectic

Thus the Orthodox believer experiences in the correlation of the two knowledge-wisdoms a God-man dialectic. And to use the Christological terminology, every knowledge must stay put and move within its limits. The problem of the limits of each kind of knowledge is put thus: The surpassing of those limits leads to the confusion of their functions and finally to their conflict. According to the above, the Holy Fathers defended the correct use of science and education. Saint Gregory the Theologian states:

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February 12, 2018 0

Faith And Science In Orthodox Gnosiology and Methodology (Part 1)

A. Problem or pseudo-problem?

The antithesis and consequent collision between faith and science is a problem for western (Franco-Latin) thought and is a pseudo-problem for the Orthodox patristic tradition. This is based upon the historical data of these two regions. Continue reading “Faith And Science In Orthodox Gnosiology and Methodology (Part 1)” →

February 12, 2018 0

The Sickness of Religion and its Orthodox Cure

Introduction by Father George Metallinos

PEOPLE have begun writing articles of late about the relationship between Orthodoxy and religion.

It is a fact that, after the first few centuries [of Christianity], our Faith has also been characterized as a religion. But in what sense is it a religion? Continue reading “The Sickness of Religion and its Orthodox Cure” →

February 12, 2018 0

Virtual Orthodoxy: Living A Lie

by Fr. Geoffrey Korz

The main point is this: If our Orthodox faith is not actually lived out and strengthened by the holy services, it is nothing more than fakery and self-deception. Continue reading “Virtual Orthodoxy: Living A Lie” →

February 7, 2018 2

Nature is not God

A study by Th. I. Riginiotis
Translation A. N.

In our day and age there is a noticeable increase in people who have been unearthing from oblivion and reliving the worship of ‘gods’ belonging to ancient pagan religions. This appears to be a worldwide phenomenon, which is intensifying as contemporary peoples seek their cultural roots, and while western peoples are seeing that they can now shake off the oppressive and imperialist versions of Christianity which took shape in the West during the past thousand years: Catholicism and Protestantism. Continue reading “Nature is not God” →

February 7, 2018 0

Secular Psychotherapy and the Therapeutic Method of the Orthodox Church

Is secular “psychotherapy” compatible with the principles and the anthropology of the Orthodox Church?

An interview with Dr Jean Claude Larchet (*), University Professor who holds a doctorate in the Humanities, and has studied Psychopathology, Philosophy and the Eastern Church Fathers, and has also had clinical experience in psychiatric hospitals.

This is a transcribed excerpt from “Radio-Paraga”, a program on the official radio station of the Church of Greece. It was broadcast on Sunday, 6 February 2000, under the title: “Is Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy a Science?”. The program was presented by Father Konstantinos Stratigopoulos.

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February 2, 2018 0