Eastern Orthodoxy – Reason and Theology

by Michael Lofton

Fr. John Ramsey on Development of Doctrine in Eastern Orthodoxy (S2 E36)

Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra discuss Fr. John Ramsey on Development of Doctrine in Eastern Orthodoxy.

by Michael Lofton

Response to EO Objections to the Papacy Part II

by Michael Lofton

Examples of Doctrinal Development in Eastern Orthodoxy

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 […]

by Michael Lofton

Father Josiah Trenham on Eastern Orthodox Christianity (S2 E28)

Michael Lofton and Erick Ybarra interview Father Josiah Trenham on Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

by Michael Lofton

Dr. Edward Siecienski on his book Orthodox Christianity: A Very Short Introduction

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

by Michael Lofton

Does Catholicism Dogmatically Teach All Unbaptized Babies Must Go to Hell? (Lofton vs. Blazek)

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.

by Andrea Cusumano

Rule of the True Christian Faith Against All Heresies

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 […]

by Michael Lofton

Response to Jay Dyer on Future Debates and Timothy Flanders on EO Reactions to His Conversion

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

by Michael Lofton

Review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils (with Michael Lofton)

Michael does a review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils in the Early Church.

by Michael Lofton

Review of Bishop Hilarion on The Reception of the Ecumenical Councils in the Early Church

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 […]

by Michael Lofton

Fr. John Whiteford on the New Calendar Controversy in Orthodoxy (Interview with Michael Lofton)

Michael interviews Fr. John Whiteford on the New Calendar Controversy in Eastern Orthodoxy.

by Michael Lofton

Fr. Florovsky on the Authority of Councils (Theological Reflections with Michael Lofton)

Michael discusses Fr. Florovsky on the authority of councils and offers some thoughts on his position.

by Michael Lofton

The Eastern Orthodox Council in Jordan (Round Table)

Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia and Erick Ybarra discuss the Eastern Orthodox Council in Jordan, to be held at the end of February, 2020.

by Michael Lofton

Orthodox and Catholic Reunion? A Discussion with Michael Lofton and Craig Truglia

Michael Lofton and Craig Truglia discuss rumors about the prospect of Orthodox and Catholic reunion and an ecumenical council in 2025.

by Michael Lofton

Marian Apparitions (Round Table Discussion)

Michael Lofton, Craig Truglia, Erick Ybarra and Sub Deacon Daniel Kakish discuss Marian apparitions from a Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox perspective.