Many in the East criticise the
Official Relations between the Christian denominations. Ecumenism is understood
as a pan-heresy…not a way forward, but a route of proselytism by the
‘heretical’ West. However, an interesting question is, how can we solve
Christian unity, especially if we do not have dialogue with the other
denominations?
There are a number of answers to this question, depending on
what each person believes. Nonetheless, it is a fact that we need to speak with
one another without prejudice or any psychological ties to national identities.
(The latter applies not only within Orthodoxy but also within certain churches in
Protestantism or the Anglican Communion, such as the Church of England – which
is a national church). When could this happen. Maybe, after the de-Christianization
of the world we could reach unity due to the fact that necessity will force us
to further listen to each other. When we reach this point, the arguments used
have to come from a common tradition, i.e. the early church.
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