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What was the reason for the split, and what are the main differences between the two?

Thanks so much!

Politics: both church and civil
cultural and linguistic differences between the Byzantines and Latins
personality clashes between church leaders

Ecclesiological issues:especially the role of the papacy and how independent local or national churches can be

The Filioque clause that the Latin s added to the Creed

Theological issues: the infallibility and supremacy of the Pope of Rome
the Immaculate Conception of Mary
approaches to the theology of Purgatory

2009-03-03 15:53:26 by ashmarie321

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I am Greek Orthodox, but the religion was passed down to me by family, and I don't think that's right. I should actually believe in my religion. I actually follow Catholic holidays. Can somebody please tell me the general difference between the three? How could I convert?
Greek Orthodox easter is on the 19th, whilst 'normal' easter was last Sunday.

You could fill books talking about the similarities and differences between these three types of Christians. The first and obvious thing that needs to be said is that they are all Christians -- they believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and believe that by his crucifixion and resurrection our sins have been forgiven, we are reconciled with God, we are empowered to live holy lives, and we will one day be in heaven.

Orthodox and Catholic Christians have a lot in common. Both are direct descendants of the early Christian church. They split from each other in 1054, mostly for cultural and political reasons. Historically, the Orthodox were linked to Greek language and culture, the Catholics to Latin language and culture.

Both Orthodox and Catholics (in contrast to most Protestants) place a high value on church tradition, have liturgical services, sacraments/mysteries, venerate Mary as the Mother of God, ask the saints for intercession, and so forth.

Differences? Catholics have the pope as head of the bishops, while Orthodox bishops have no equivalent head. Orthodox give a more prominent role to icons in worship, have longer and more formal services, fast more often, and have a different church calendar. Catholics have seven sacraments. Catholic women no longer wear head scarves. There's a gazillion little differences which you no doubt have noticed, but for all the cultural differences, their theologies are quite compatible. There are even Byzantine Catholic Churches which are essentially Orthodox-style churches in communion with Rome.

Evangelical churches are quite different from both Orthodox and Catholic churches. The term "evangelical" is a bit fuzzy, but generally refers to the newer, more conservative, Christian groups: Baptists, Pentecostals, most non-denominationals.

All of these groups believe in the Bible alone as their source of doctrine and have less regard for church tradition. Church government varies widely; many congregations are entirely independent. No sacraments are recognized; baptism and communion are practiced but seen as purely symbolic ordinances. Only adults and older children are baptized, and communion is practiced fairly rarely. Services are non-liturgical but the format varies widely -- one church might have a more formal service with hymns, while another might have a gospel choir or a contemporary praise band. The sermon is the most important part of the service. There might be speaking in tongues or other charismatic activity. There is often great emphasis on getting people to accept Jesus for the first time by saying the sinner's prayer, sometimes at an altar call. In general, evangelical services aim to be enthusiastic, while Catholic and Orthodox services aim to be contemplative.

To convert to the Catholic Church, one normally attends RCIA -- nine months of classes starting in September and culminating in reception into the church at Easter. It can sometimes take less time if you are already a well-catechized, practicing Christian. Call the church office and ask about classes for joining the Catholic Church, or make an appointment to talk with a priest if you have other questions.

Blessings as you go deeper in faith.

2009-04-15 11:26:39 by Eleni S <3

Or are they the same thing? I'm just wondering, so, esp if you are an Orthodox or Catholic (or former of either) and you can explain I would appreciate it. Thanks = )

Actually at one time the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church were one and known as the Holy Catholic Church. However, a great schism took place when the "Roman Catholics" wished to have a ruling Pope. The Roman Catholic made several other changes to include changing the wording of the Nicene Creed. The Orthodox Church has made every effort to keep the liturgy as original as it was during Christs time. There are several other slight changes. Then you have Western Rite Orthodox and that is a whole different conversation.

2009-01-04 23:57:09 by Celtic Latino

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What is the difference between and icon and a statue and how are the two viewed and related to differently in the Orthodox and Catholic traditions?

The Orthodox see icons as "windows into heaven", and prefer that the representations not be "realistic" as seen with the natural eye; they are to bring us closer to God and the things of God, not things of the earth.

To be clear, praying in front of an icon is little different from the picture you see from time to time of an old man sitting at a table with his Bible open in front of him, praying. He is not "praying to" the Bible, nor are Christians who employ images praying to the icon or statue. They are focal points of where particular instances of prayer can happen, but are not the object of such prayer.

Honor given to the image, according to official Orthodox teaching, passes to the one depicted. If you think you'd treat, say, John the Baptist with certain amount of respect if you met him personally, so we treat the icon.

The use of images stems from the practice of the early church, where it is known that images, primarily paintings and mosaics, were used. Statuary is a direction that Roman Catholicism and the Western church went, while the Eastern Roman Empire and Eastern Christians stayed with icons only, for the most part.

2009-09-12 08:12:15 by Talat

Scripture and Tradition give evidence of female deacons, why do the Orthodox and Catholics no longer allow them?

There is absolutely no reason not to restore the practice of female deacons.

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