"Red Dawn" Murphy pulling for Russia in the Summer Olympics

[remingtonbo2001]

Angel_Luv is pulling for Slovenia and Argentina.

What does that make her?

[Extra Stout]

I personally would be okay if nominal Orthodox people would "convert" to their own faith, that of Orthodoxy. It's perfectly orthodox (little o) and I would have no problem welcoming them as my brothers and sisters, despite disagreements over minor things. Does Eastern Orthodoxy have much of an evangelical push these days, as we have seen in some other denoms (e.g., Roman Catholicism, Lutheranism)?

Try expressing that opinion to somebody associated with the IMB and see what happens to you.

As far as my dealings with the Orthodox, my Greek friend is more evangelical than I am, though a greater number of Greeks are beset by religious nationalism. The Russian (OCA) and Arab (Antiochian Archdiocese) churches here are the most likely to view North America as a mission field, as well as being overtly "pan-Orthodox," that is, accommodating all the various traditional ethnicities, and being very convert-oriented. The vast majority of the clergy in those latter two are converts, frequently those who have left the Episcopal ex-church on account of its apostasy.

[Extra Stout]

Angel_Luv is pulling for Slovenia and Argentina.

What does that make her?

Friend of Catholics?

[KEDA]

I too am rooting for Russia for the womens bball team as well as the Argentinain national team.

My opinion, deal with it.

[E20]

WTF cares. No one watches womens basketball.

[T Park]

Angel_Luv is pulling for Slovenia and Argentina.

What does that make her?

I'd say theres a bit of a difference.

[Kori Ellis]

I'd say theres a bit of a difference.

Why?

Personally, I can understand rooting for a foreign player to do well, but I can't imagine actually rooting against the American team.

[T Park]

Why?

Personally, I can understand rooting for a foreign player to do well, but I can't imagine actually rooting against the American team.

Angel rooting for Argentina is a little different than Becky Hammon playing for Russia I would say.


I have no problem with either one though.

[Don Quixote]

Try expressing that opinion to somebody associated with the IMB and see what happens to you.

As far as my dealings with the Orthodox, my Greek friend is more evangelical than I am, though a greater number of Greeks are beset by religious nationalism. The Russian (OCA) and Arab (Antiochian Archdiocese) churches here are the most likely to view North America as a mission field, as well as being overtly "pan-Orthodox," that is, accommodating all the various traditional ethnicities, and being very convert-oriented. The vast majority of the clergy in those latter two are converts, frequently those who have left the Episcopal ex-church on account of its apostasy.

I happen to know people associated with the IMB, and I would say that the majority would at least be sympathetic to my view. Their chief concern, of course, ought to be introducing unbelievers, Moslems, and nominal (most unbelieving) Orthodox to Christ. If this makes them evangelicals, or Baptists, then great! If they decide to become true adherents to Eastern Orthodoxy, then good, I wish them all the best. You'll be pleased to know that the majority of my associations feel the same way.

On the other hand, I have heard about some of the Orthodox churches using thuggist tactics, threats, intimidation to keep evangelical believers from leaving the Orthodox church. Have you heard anything about this?

[Kori Ellis]

Angel rooting for Argentina is a little different than Becky Hammon playing for Russia I would say.


I have no problem with either one though.

Ahh ... I thought you were saying Angel rooting for Argentina over USA is different than Dawn rooting for Russia over USA.

[Extra Stout]

On the other hand, I have heard about some of the Orthodox churches using thuggist tactics, threats, intimidation to keep evangelical believers from leaving the Orthodox church. Have you heard anything about this?

In Russia? Not surprise. Putin put henchmen in Holy Russian Orthodox Church. Henchmen help control people. Control nominal people easiest because not have Spirit. Tell people what Communist start doing Orthodox Church, Baptist want finish.

[Extra Stout]

On other hand, can Baptist missionary count Orthodox rededication same as conversion in reports?