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"We have concluded that when the principle of phyletism (i.e. ecclesiastical nationalism) 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
Re: Scandals, their effects, and Unity
Posted by Thomas N. Kanelos
on 9/1/2009, 10:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Scandals, their effects, and Unity"
If you believe that the laity, prists and bishops are EQUAL members of the governing body of the Church, you don't understand the Church. All have and desrve a voice, but all do not have an equal voice.
Jolynn's question is a valid one an one which has NEVER been answered by hit and run posters like Fr, Vlahos or others who bring up falsehoods and red herrings regarding things like the GOA charter.
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