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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 * Pray and Work for Orthodox Unity in North America!!! * Welcome to the St. Andrew House Discussion Forum * Visit our Home Page at www.standrewhouse.com

Re: "Deconstructing the ‘Internal Contradiction’ in the GOA"

Posted by David Adrian on 2/25/2012, 2:12 pm, in reply to "Re: "Deconstructing the ‘Internal Contradiction’ in the GOA""

The question is whether taxes, even if used to help the poor, can be equated with alms. I think not, because taxes are compulsory, whereas alms are voluntary. Nowhere in the Gospels does Jesus advocate using the power of the state to compel people to do good.

Re: "Deconstructing the ‘Internal Contradiction’ in the GOA" - Al 2/26/2012, 5:34 am
- Re: "Deconstructing the ‘Internal Contradiction’ in the GOA" - David Adrian 2/27/2012, 1:00 pm
  - Re: "Deconstructing the ‘Internal Contradiction’ in the GOA" - Al 2/28/2012, 6:27 am
    - Re: "Deconstructing the ‘Internal Contradiction’ in the GOA" - David Adrian 2/28/2012, 9:58 pm
      - Re: "Deconstructing the ‘Internal Contradiction’ in the GOA" - Al 2/29/2012, 9:04 am
        
        False analogy - Herman Blaydoe 2/29/2012, 9:55 am
        
        Re: False analogy - Al 2/29/2012, 10:42 am
- Seems relatively simple - Herman Blaydoe 2/27/2012, 8:14 am
  - Re: Seems relatively simple - Al 2/28/2012, 7:13 am
    - Hmmm - Herman 2/28/2012, 7:18 am
      - Re: Hmmm - Al 2/28/2012, 8:46 am
        
        To paraphrase a famous quote - Herman Blaydoe 2/29/2012, 9:50 am
        
        Re: To paraphrase a famous quote - Al 2/29/2012, 10:52 am

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