How can I be a Graceless heretic?

[Aindriú]

How much schism does it take from the True Church before I become a Graceless heretic?

There are chruches in partial communion with each other (by relation)? I'm assuming they must still have Grace.

There are churches that don't maintain communion with each other, but then reconcile shortly after. These material schisms have even lasted for a century at a time in some cases, but later would retroactively confirm the orthodoxy of actions by the other in schism ( like confirming ecumenical councils).

There are then churches that are currently in full schism, yet hold similar beliefs, if not identical essential beliefs.

There are then churches that are in full schism, yet hold cultural differences in theology and may even debate the technicalities of an unknowable and/or unfathomable reality, but basic theology is essentially identical.

There are so many so willing to call the other an external to the Church, so tell me where. And if you cop-out with "I know where it is, but not where it's not", then you're no fun and just choke yourself.

[Cavaradossi]

How much schism does it take from the True Church before I become a Graceless heretic?

There are chruches in partial communion with each other (by relation)? I'm assuming they must still have Grace.

There are churches that don't maintain communion with each other, but then reconcile shortly after. These material schisms have even lasted for a century at a time in some cases, but later would retroactively confirm the orthodoxy of actions by the other in schism ( like confirming ecumenical councils).

There are then churches that are currently in full schism, yet hold similar beliefs, if not identical essential beliefs.

There are then churches that are in full schism, yet hold cultural differences in theology and may even debate the technicalities of an unknowable and/or unfathomable reality, but basic theology is essentially identical.

There are so many so willing to call the other an external to the Church, so tell me where. And if you cop-out with "I know where it is, but not where it's not", then you're no fun and just choke yourself.

I find this confusing. There can be no degrees of schism. One is either outside of the body of Christ or he is not.

[Aindriú]

So where is the line? There are cases of all types throughout history.

[Cavaradossi]

So where is the line? There are cases of all types throughout history.

The line is breaking communion with the other members of the body of Christ for no justifiable reason. Granted, some schisms in history were ended without any party admitting fault, but this does not necessarily mean that both sides remained in grace. Instead we would say that the rehabilitation of schismatic clergy without reordination would be an act of economy for the peace of the Church.

[orthonorm]

Funny you should ask . . .

In my forthcoming book, I chart out the various and manifolds methods one can use find themselves outside the Body of Christ. After decades of research and experience, I believe this will be the only text you will ever need to commit yourself to everlasting torment.

PM me for a free copy.

[Cavaradossi]

Funny you should ask . . .

In my forthcoming book, I chart out the various and manifolds methods one can use find themselves outside the Body of Christ. After decades of research and experience, I believe this will be the only text you will ever need to commit yourself to everlasting torment.

PM me for a free copy.

How many chapters will be devoted to falsifying Turkish ancestry?

[orthonorm]

Funny you should ask . . .

In my forthcoming book, I chart out the various and manifolds methods one can use find themselves outside the Body of Christ. After decades of research and experience, I believe this will be the only text you will ever need to commit yourself to everlasting torment.

PM me for a free copy.

How many chapters will be devoted to falsifying Turkish ancestry?

That is a bit too inside baseball for the Thomas Nelson crowd I am looking to make heaps of cash off of. That will be included in my already mentioned: When Obedience Fails: The Complete Guide on how to Laicize your Priest.

Keep your fingers crossed that Conciliar tosses me an advance.

[akimori makoto]

When Obedience Fails: The Complete Guide on how to Laicize your Priest.

I am reminded of too many people by this!

[stanley123]

How much schism does it take from the True Church before I become a Graceless heretic?

There are chruches in partial communion with each other (by relation)? I'm assuming they must still have Grace.

There are churches that don't maintain communion with each other, but then reconcile shortly after. These material schisms have even lasted for a century at a time in some cases, but later would retroactively confirm the orthodoxy of actions by the other in schism ( like confirming ecumenical councils).

There are then churches that are currently in full schism, yet hold similar beliefs, if not identical essential beliefs.

There are then churches that are in full schism, yet hold cultural differences in theology and may even debate the technicalities of an unknowable and/or unfathomable reality, but basic theology is essentially identical.

There are so many so willing to call the other an external to the Church, so tell me where. And if you cop-out with "I know where it is, but not where it's not", then you're no fun and just choke yourself.

Interesting question.
Well, are Roman Catholics, either Latin or Eastern, graceless heretics?

[JamesRottnek]

So where is the line? There are cases of all types throughout history.

Point out a specific one so that we may all see the details.

[Achronos]

I know where it is not, but not where it is.  

I think it's the extremist position to say that only the Orthodox have grace and that outside of it there is none. A better person, who I hope will reply is Fr. Peter Farrington.

[Achronos]

How much schism does it take from the True Church before I become a Graceless heretic?

There are chruches in partial communion with each other (by relation)? I'm assuming they must still have Grace.

There are churches that don't maintain communion with each other, but then reconcile shortly after. These material schisms have even lasted for a century at a time in some cases, but later would retroactively confirm the orthodoxy of actions by the other in schism ( like confirming ecumenical councils).

There are then churches that are currently in full schism, yet hold similar beliefs, if not identical essential beliefs.

There are then churches that are in full schism, yet hold cultural differences in theology and may even debate the technicalities of an unknowable and/or unfathomable reality, but basic theology is essentially identical.

There are so many so willing to call the other an external to the Church, so tell me where. And if you cop-out with "I know where it is, but not where it's not", then you're no fun and just choke yourself.

I find this confusing. There can be no degrees of schism. One is either outside of the body of Christ or he is not.

Although I think there are degrees where the Holy Spirit is though.

[JamesRottnek]

How much schism does it take from the True Church before I become a Graceless heretic?

There are chruches in partial communion with each other (by relation)? I'm assuming they must still have Grace.

There are churches that don't maintain communion with each other, but then reconcile shortly after. These material schisms have even lasted for a century at a time in some cases, but later would retroactively confirm the orthodoxy of actions by the other in schism ( like confirming ecumenical councils).

There are then churches that are currently in full schism, yet hold similar beliefs, if not identical essential beliefs.

There are then churches that are in full schism, yet hold cultural differences in theology and may even debate the technicalities of an unknowable and/or unfathomable reality, but basic theology is essentially identical.

There are so many so willing to call the other an external to the Church, so tell me where. And if you cop-out with "I know where it is, but not where it's not", then you're no fun and just choke yourself.

Interesting question.
Well, are Roman Catholics, either Latin or Eastern, graceless heretics?

Essentially.  Oh, and Eastern and Western Catholics are in the same boat.

[Alpo]

I think it's the extremist position to say that only the Orthodox have grace and that outside of it there is none.

Nobody is saying that. While many in the plain old regular Orthodox patriarchates are saying that there are no sacraments outside the Church none are saying that there are no grace outside the Church.

[recent convert]

As a layperson I do not have a preconceived notion that other Christians are "graceless heretics". I know I cannot share communion with them and leave it that. Is there any reason why to worry otherwise?

[Cavaradossi]

I think it's the extremist position to say that only the Orthodox have grace and that outside of it there is none.

Nobody is saying that. While many in the plain old regular Orthodox patriarchates are saying that there are no sacraments outside the Church none are saying that there are no grace outside the Church.

This is how I understand it too.

[JamesRottnek]

I think it's the extremist position to say that only the Orthodox have grace and that outside of it there is none.

Nobody is saying that. While many in the plain old regular Orthodox patriarchates are saying that there are no sacraments outside the Church none are saying that there are no grace outside the Church.

This is how I understand it too.

Exactly.  To say that someone outside the Church was without grace would be to say that their existence has ceased to be.  But, to say that there are no sacraments outside the Church is not extremist, it is the position of St. Cyril.

[Gorazd]

Let us give thank to God for having filled with grace the Orthodox Church, and let us just leave the others to him...

[Melodist]

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[Shanghaiski]

When Obedience Fails: The Complete Guide on how to Laicize your Priest.

I am reminded of too many people by this!

From the back matter:

"Buying and following the program outlined in this book proves that you care about your priest, unlike those people who just ignore him.

"Research has shown that, of all the things priests cannot stand--boring parish meetings, having to flush toilets late at night, people who prattle on and on about spiritual books they have read and then give others spiritual advice even though they have no business doing so, being ignored by their parishioners is the worst.

" 'When someone complains to the bishop or starts a campaign against me, I feel needed,' said Father Lazarus N. of St. Mark Orthodox Church. 'And it's nice to be needed; it's nice to know that people are paying attention to my ministry instead of taking me for granted. If some innocent thing I've done as part of my priestly ministry ticks someone off, I ultimately feel more fulfilled, like spending years in seminary and marrying my wife after having known her only two weeks was the right thing to do.' "

[Achronos]

I think it's the extremist position to say that only the Orthodox have grace and that outside of it there is none.

Nobody is saying that. While many in the plain old regular Orthodox patriarchates are saying that there are no sacraments outside the Church none are saying that there are no grace outside the Church.

[yeshuaisiam]

I think that churches fight so freaking much over trivial bologna that the world robs them of their flocks while duking it out.

As I watched through the years "schism" after "schism".... It's never ever stopped.  Even back to the Aryan controversy, chalcedonian schism, great schism, there have been tons of schisms in between.  All the time "in and out of communions".   

Guess what, the flock is half addicted to porn, and they are fighting over beards and calendars.   

I've learned over the years, nothing ticks off Christians more than other Christians that have questions, objections, or apologetics against the church theology they follow.  If a Muslim jumps aboard and says "your faith is bologna and filthy as the swine it came from", and a Christian says "you know the calendar doesn't matter".... The fight would be with the Christian.

The whole thing is a disastrous power grubbing mess...... One that I believe our savior never wanted to happen in the church he entrusted to us.

[Asteriktos]

Oh, I dunno...  fwiw I find the Christians here, and in local Orthodox parishes, to be quite gracious with me... and I roll out snarky comments and critical questions quite frequently

[Cavaradossi]

I think that churches fight so freaking much over trivial bologna that the world robs them of their flocks while duking it out.

As I watched through the years "schism" after "schism".... It's never ever stopped.  Even back to the Aryan controversy, chalcedonian schism, great schism, there have been tons of schisms in between.  All the time "in and out of communions".   

Guess what, the flock is half addicted to porn, and they are fighting over beards and calendars.   

I've learned over the years, nothing ticks off Christians more than other Christians that have questions, objections, or apologetics against the church theology they follow.  If a Muslim jumps aboard and says "your faith is bologna and filthy as the swine it came from", and a Christian says "you know the calendar doesn't matter".... The fight would be with the Christian.

The whole thing is a disastrous power grubbing mess...... One that I believe our savior never wanted to happen in the church he entrusted to us.

We are glad that you have managed to find perfection outside of the body of Christ, unlike we imperfect and abhorrent sinners within it. God and Pelagius will be waiting for you at the pearly gates.

[podkarpatska]

Funny you should ask . . .

In my forthcoming book, I chart out the various and manifolds methods one can use find themselves outside the Body of Christ. After decades of research and experience, I believe this will be the only text you will ever need to commit yourself to everlasting torment.

PM me for a free copy.

How many chapters will be devoted to falsifying Turkish ancestry?

That is a bit too inside baseball for the Thomas Nelson crowd I am looking to make heaps of cash off of. That will be included in my already mentioned: When Obedience Fails: The Complete Guide on how to Laicize your Priest.

Keep your fingers crossed that Conciliar tosses me an advance.

Did you include the chapter on the Mysteries of the Baseball Diamond and their relationship to  the Free-Masons and the Ultramontanists? It sounded like a good read on the Amazon synopsis.

[Alveus Lacuna]

Nobody wants to be the heretic, but let's face it, it's gotta be someone!

[Ortho_cat]

Nobody wants to be the heretic, but let's face it, it's gotta be someone!

the idea of a gracious heretic is an interesting one...at least they will be a good host if they ever invite you over to dinner.

[Asteriktos]

Nobody wants to be the heretic, but let's face it, it's gotta be someone!

"Everybody wants to be orthodox, but don't nobody wanna do no heavy-*ss studying"

[Babalon]

Nobody wants to be the heretic, but let's face it, it's gotta be someone!

Boy, it's pretty awesome let me tell you...

[Ortho_cat]

Nobody wants to be the heretic, but let's face it, it's gotta be someone!

Boy, it's pretty awesome let me tell you...

rofl...gives you a rush, does it?

[Babalon]

Nobody wants to be the heretic, but let's face it, it's gotta be someone!

Boy, it's pretty awesome let me tell you...

rofl...gives you a rush, does it?

Maybe not a "rush", but certainly some good sentiment. Very encouraging.

I remember there was this one dude, i forget his name, but he said something like:

If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.

 

[Ortho_cat]

Nobody wants to be the heretic, but let's face it, it's gotta be someone!

Boy, it's pretty awesome let me tell you...

rofl...gives you a rush, does it?

Maybe not a "rush", but certainly some good sentiment. Very encouraging.

I remember there was this one dude, i forget his name, but he said something like:

If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.

 

ah...i'm sure the gnostics, arians, et al. found refuge under that verse too...

[Babalon]

Nobody wants to be the heretic, but let's face it, it's gotta be someone!

Boy, it's pretty awesome let me tell you...

rofl...gives you a rush, does it?

Maybe not a "rush", but certainly some good sentiment. Very encouraging.

I remember there was this one dude, i forget his name, but he said something like:

If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.

 

ah...i'm sure the gnostics, arians, et al. found refuge under that verse too...

Yes, we did.

[Alveus Lacuna]

Nobody wants to be the heretic, but let's face it, it's gotta be someone!

Boy, it's pretty awesome let me tell you...

rofl...gives you a rush, does it?

Maybe not a "rush", but certainly some good sentiment. Very encouraging.

I remember there was this one dude, i forget his name, but he said something like:

If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.

 

ah...i'm sure the gnostics, arians, et al. found refuge under that verse too...

Yes, we did.

Just gotta say this sequence of quotes is pretty douchey.

[Shanghaiski]

So where is the line? There are cases of all types throughout history.

You want an algorithm? The "line" is decided at the time a schismatic wants to be reunited to the Church.

[Aindriú]

So where is the line? There are cases of all types throughout history.

You want an algorithm? The "line" is decided at the time a schismatic wants to be reunited to the Church.

Reality isn't that clean. Schisms aren't always complete between churches. And some churches retroactively recognize the orthodoxy of a church that was in schism on other accounts (1st EC).

[Babalon]

Nobody wants to be the heretic, but let's face it, it's gotta be someone!

Boy, it's pretty awesome let me tell you...

rofl...gives you a rush, does it?

Maybe not a "rush", but certainly some good sentiment. Very encouraging.

I remember there was this one dude, i forget his name, but he said something like:

If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.

 

ah...i'm sure the gnostics, arians, et al. found refuge under that verse too...

Yes, we did.

Just gotta say this sequence of quotes is pretty douchey.

Watch out man, you can get some lashes for that one. I did.

[Asteriktos]

Based on forum mod you may or may not get in trouble. 

[Shanghaiski]

So where is the line? There are cases of all types throughout history.

You want an algorithm? The "line" is decided at the time a schismatic wants to be reunited to the Church.

Reality isn't that clean. Schisms aren't always complete between churches. And some churches retroactively recognize the orthodoxy of a church that was in schism on other accounts (1st EC).

Precisely my point.

[Aindriú]

So where is the line? There are cases of all types throughout history.

You want an algorithm? The "line" is decided at the time a schismatic wants to be reunited to the Church.

Reality isn't that clean. Schisms aren't always complete between churches. And some churches retroactively recognize the orthodoxy of a church that was in schism on other accounts (1st EC).

Precisely my point.

Not your second sentence, which contradicts the first. What constitutes the Church is then more ambiguous than is often portrayed.

[augustin717]

Conservative/libertarian (petit) bourgeois Continuing anglicans are undoubtedly graceless heretics, worthy of Ghenna .

[Aindriú]

Conservative/libertarian (petit) bourgeois Continuing anglicans are undoubtedly graceless heretics, worthy of Ghenna .

Undoubtedly.


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