[WaicurtaitfuT]

Hi Mr. Nebojsa,

Welcome to Monachos.

As you have said:

. . . Orthodoxy is religion of differences.

If you could take a wider poll here in the United States of America, I think you would see quickly that Orthodoxy in America is a religion of differences.

And, I can hear some firing up the cliche machines now as I continue to type; but, once we leave the land of brochures and get to where the rubber meets the road . . . in order to be honest we would have to say that there are different schools of thought to be found about what the Orthodox Way is in America. Anyone who disagrees with this statement is either a very new convert or has a fine collection of rose colored glasses.

If you remain here as a member on Monachos for a longer period, this will become apparent to you as some folks will state what they believe to be the Orthodox Way and then do everything in their power to defend and prove their view when it is challenged by another who was taught something different.

And, why is this? Both you and OJ have pointed to a prevalent superstition. And, Owen has written:


. . . with traditional religious beliefs being consigned to the realm of superstition that holds people back . . .
I have to wonder if their is a kind of link here? Do you see what I mean? Who is it that is responsible for 'teaching'/promoting traditional religious beliefs? Who is it that is responsible for this religion of differences?