Michael Liccione – Responding to EO Critiques on Development of Doctrine. Freelance writer Michael Liccione earned his PhD in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught philosophy at a dozen Catholic and secular institutions and has served on the editorial staff of First Things.
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Michael Lofton and Elijah Yasi discuss Original Sin in Eastern Orthodoxy with Fr. John Whiteford (Ancient Faith Radio).
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Michael Lofton, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht interview Fr Laurent Cleenewerck on his book His Broken Body. Father Cleenewerck’s book may be found here: https://www.amazon.com/His-Broken-Bod…
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra discuss Fr. John Ramsey on Development of Doctrine in Eastern Orthodoxy.
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Response to EO Objections to the Papacy Part II
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In an effort to develop common ground between Catholicism and Orthodoxy, I have decided to briefly discuss the concept of doctrinal development and its existence in Eastern Orthodoxy. Some in Orthodoxy object to the concept of doctrinal development, as evident by the work of Fr. Daniel Lattier, an Orthodox priest and theologian, who lists the […]
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Father Josiah Trenham on Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
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Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Dr. Edward Siecienski on his book Orthodox Christianity: A Very Short Introduction. The book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Orthodox-Christianity-Short-Introduction-Introductions/dp/0190883278/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Orthodox+Christianity%3A+A+Very+Short+Introduction&qid=1582646314&sr=8-1
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Michael Lofton and Al Blazek debate the thesis: Does Catholicism Dogmatically Teach All Unbaptized Babies Must Go to Hell? Al Blazek (Orthodox) takes the position the Catholic Church does teach this thesis. Michael Lofton (Catholic) takes the position the Catholic Church does not teach this thesis.
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If anyone wishes to detect the deceits of heretics and to keep a sound and effective faith (Heb. 4:12), in the same sense in which it was taught and passed down by Our Lord Jesus Christ and His Apostles, he ought, with the Lord’s help, to fortify his faith by the authority of Scripture, and […]
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Michael responds to Jay Dyer on the possibility for a future debate and Timothy Flaners, Craig Truglia, Erick Ybarra and William Albrecht discuss reactions to Timothy’s conversion video with Dr. Taylor Marshall. Articles by Timothy: https://meaningofcatholic.com/articles/#greek
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Michael does a review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils in the Early Church.
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I’d like to review Eastern Orthodox Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev’s article “The Reception of the Ecumenical councils in the Early Church” which was published by St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly in 2003. Purpose of the Paper The purpose of Bishop Hilarion’s paper is to explain how Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox could possibly reunite without either communion […]
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Michael interviews Fr. John Whiteford on the New Calendar Controversy in Eastern Orthodoxy.
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Michael discusses Fr. Florovsky on the authority of councils and offers some thoughts on his position.
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