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"We have concluded that when the principle of racial division (i.e. phyletism) is juxtaposed with the teaching of the Gospel and the constant practice of the Church, it is not only foreign to it, but also completely opposed, to it. We decree the following in the Holy Spirit: 1. We reject and condemn racial division, that is, racial differences, national quarrels and disagreements in the Church of Christ, as being contrary to the teaching of the Gospel and the holy canons of our blessed fathers, on which the holy Church is established and which adorn human society and lead it to Divine piety. 2. In accordance with the holy canons, we proclaim that those who accept such division according to races and who dare to base on it hitherto unheard-of racial assemblies are foreign to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and are real schismatics." Constantinople...1872 * Pray and Work for Orthodox Unity in North America!!! * St. Andrew House announces Agreement to fund Orthodox Unity effort for years to come - see www.orthodoxdetroit.com * Welcome to the St. Andrew House Discussion Forum * Coming Soon - Orthodox Business Directory * Visit our Home Page at www.orthodoxdetroit.com

    ReadTheSpirit

    Posted by David Adrian Email (davidjadrian) on 12/12/2007, 8:37 pm

    FYI, All:

    David Crumm, the former religion writer for the Detroit Free Press, has taken a leave of absence from the paper to start up an interfaith religion Web site and publishing venture called ReadTheSpirit (http://www.readthespirit.com/). David brought me up to speed on his venture at a lunch meeting yesterday.

    Among other things, David publishes book reviews and personal reflections by outside contributors, including clergy, academics, professional writers and dedicated laypeople. He's also started publishing paperback books for the interfaith audience. He is definitely looking for contributions from Orthodox Christians.

    David's immediate need is for personal spiritual reflections for a page on the Web site that will be devoted to Western and Eastern Lent next year. (He’s all set for Christmas this year.) For examples of what he’s looking for, see the pieces on Hanukkah at http://www.readthespirit.com/explore/. Deadline for contributions from Orthodox Christians is February 15, 2008. Orthodox writers interested in having their books reviewed should contact David directly at david.crumm@gmail.com.

    IMHO, this is an excellent opportunity for Orthodox outreach to the non-Orthodox world. Please feel free to contact me if I might be of further assistance.

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