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**12Dvop4I** · 12-20-2007, 11:03 AM

Ah, thank you for elaborating, Seraphim; I can understand your perspective now.

And thank you, M.C. Steenberg & Mike Stickles, for your comments as well. As I said, I've not heard of the "Branch Theory" until now and appreciate the enlightenment.

Back to your original question, Seraphim, I can only hope that your Bishop's words were meant for good, for reaching out to those who do not yet experience the fullness of the Faith. For many Protestants, it is precisely this historical Orthodox-root understanding (that their history did not begin with the Reformation) that leads many to the Holy Orthodox Church. I, for one, am glad to be home!

Blessings,
amy

12-20-2007, 11:03 AM	#15
12Dvop4I Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 549 Senior Member	Ah, thank you for elaborating, Seraphim; I can understand your perspective now. And thank you, M.C. Steenberg & Mike Stickles, for your comments as well. As I said, I've not heard of the "Branch Theory" until now and appreciate the enlightenment. Back to your original question, Seraphim, I can only hope that your Bishop's words were meant for good, for reaching out to those who do not yet experience the fullness of the Faith. For many Protestants, it is precisely this historical Orthodox-root understanding (that their history did not begin with the Reformation) that leads many to the Holy Orthodox Church. I, for one, am glad to be home! Blessings, amy
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