Is Orthodoxy a "Religion"?

Wednesday, 21 April 2010 14:50

The notion that Orthodox Christianity is not a 'religion" if we define "religion" as a system of appeasing God or gods, is discussed in a round-table forum. The notion as found in the writings of Fr. John Romanides is used as a starting point for the discussion.


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Part II


Part III

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