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**DF9sLGSU** · 12-23-2006, 01:26 AM

I find the scandal not so much in the failure of these monks to commemorate the Ecumenical Patriarch, which is a judgement they must make before God, but for the physical violence which is reported as taking place.

And it was as scandalous when Ethiopian and Eritrean monks came to blows on the roof of the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem.

And it was as scandalous when Bulgarian Orthodox clergy came to blows at a funeral, and indeed when any Christians resort to physical violence, or indeed to a violence of words and spirit.

This is never, ever, justified as far as I can see.

Peter

Dear Peter,

Indeed, and it is so sad, as it always is when Christians behave in this way. There may be, and are, explanations for this, but no justification - surely?

In Christ,

John

12-23-2006, 01:26 AM	#15
DF9sLGSU Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	I find the scandal not so much in the failure of these monks to commemorate the Ecumenical Patriarch, which is a judgement they must make before God, but for the physical violence which is reported as taking place. And it was as scandalous when Ethiopian and Eritrean monks came to blows on the roof of the Church of the Resurrection in Jerusalem. And it was as scandalous when Bulgarian Orthodox clergy came to blows at a funeral, and indeed when any Christians resort to physical violence, or indeed to a violence of words and spirit. This is never, ever, justified as far as I can see. Peter Dear Peter, Indeed, and it is so sad, as it always is when Christians behave in this way. There may be, and are, explanations for this, but no justification - surely? In Christ, John
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