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tizzidale said:
No, you are free to do so, you simply no longer have a ‘home’ as it were to do it in. The non-Catholic Religions sub-forum seems the appropriate place now.

p.s. it’s toe the line
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I guess we are in with the Protestants and pagans now.:bigyikes:
 
Do we really need this bickering? I think the point is clear, Orthodox aren’t Catholics in the Roman/Eastern Catholic in communion with Rome sense. I highly doubt the intent of the new forum is to subvert ones identity as an Eastern Orthodox catholic.
 
Therese_Martin said:
Re: Posts on Eastern Orthodoxy

We do not want Non-Catholic Religions turned into the old Eastern Christianity forum. Orthodox posters are welcome to participate in the NCR forum, but they are not to view it as a place to stump for Eastern Orthodoxy. This is in conformity with the rule that other non-Catholics are not allowed to proselytize Catholics in the NCR forum.
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If we are asked about our faith, we cant answer them?

So, You have effectively elliminated all discourse between the Roman and Eastern churches?
 
ziggernaut said:
At the risk of being scolded, maybe the forum should have been named “Eastern (In Communion With Rome) Catholicism” ?
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While I wish this was a forum was intended to include discussions on Eastern Orthodoxy, I think the sticky on the purpose of the forum makes it pretty clear that is not, since it specifically makes a change from “Eastern Orthodox” to “Eastern Catholic”.
 
StMarkEofE said:
Well, just to clear the air, is it Ok to refer to ourselves as Orthodox catholic because thats what our identity is and what we really are? We didnt loose our catholicity when the schism occured. This is what is taught and this is what I firmly believe.
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You’re certainly free to view yourself as an “Orthodox Catholic” if you wish. But if you are not a member of the Catholic Church, you may not refer to yourself on CAF as an “Orthodox Catholic.” For purposes of clear identification, those who choose to mention their religious affiliation on CAF must not claim to be Catholic unless they are in union with the Pope.
 
Freeway4321 said:
Do we really need this bickering? I think the point is clear, Orthodox aren’t Catholics in the Roman/Eastern Catholic in communion with Rome sense. I highly doubt the intent of the new forum is to subvert ones identity as an Eastern Orthodox catholic.
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Well, I guess you dont want any opposing opinions on theology.

Do the Eastern Catholics feel the same way? Do Eastern Catholics feel that they may benefit from their Orthodox brothers when dialoging?
 
Orthodoc said:
So we are now restricted from defending our faith and have to tow the line as who is really Catholic? What kind of dialogue or debate is that?

Orthodoc
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Lets just define what we mean by “Catholic”

“Catholic” = in union with the Pope and all the Bishops

the OP had in mine “Catholic” Church, not the Orthodox Church.
 
StMarkEofE said:
Well, I guess you dont want any opposing opinions on theology.

Do the Eastern Catholics feel the same way? Do Eastern Catholics feel that they may benefit from their Orthodox brothers when dialoging?
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Meh? I don’t consider myself Roman or Eastern Catholic so you’re talking to the wrong guy my good man.

It seems from Therese Martins last post that the difference is big C and little c. What would be the harm in calling oneself Orthodox catholic (universal)?
 
StMarkEofE said:
So, You have effectively elliminated all discourse between the Roman and Eastern churches?
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This forum’s new purpose is to discuss Eastern Catholicism, to be a community for Eastern Catholics, and to help Latin Catholics better understand and appreciate the Catholic Church’s Eastern heritage. Non-Catholics are welcome to participate as guests, but they are not to view the Eastern Catholicism forum as a place to proselytize for Eastern Orthodoxy. It was precisely that problem that caused the re-organization of this forum.

We tried the format in which all were allowed great freedom in discussing their respective positions in the old Eastern Christianity forum. It didn’t work. The spirit of that forum as a part of a Catholic apostolate meant for the education and fellowship of Catholics but with hospitality to non-Catholics was not respected. In the words of G. K. Chesterton:
When you break the big laws, you do not get freedom; you do not even get anarchy. You get the small laws.
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Freeway4321 said:
Meh? I don’t consider myself Roman or Eastern Catholic so you’re talking to the wrong guy my good man.

It seems from Therese Martins last post that the difference is big C and little c. What would be the harm in calling oneself Orthodox catholic (universal)?
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There is no false truth.

Peace.
 
For once, my fellow Catholic brothers & sisters stop this fighting. 😊

Mark’s zeal for his faith won’t change his position. Anymore than he can do yours.
 
I suppose to keep the peace, we should have a separate sub-forum just for the Orthodox.

But what a boring ole forum that would be. We’d mainly just talk about Papal Authority, Filioque, and divorce. Sheesh… like as if we haven’t spoken about that enough in the last 1,000 years.
 
Joab_Anias said:
Why? Just be as honest as you can and nothing else changes.
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The statement of purpose says that this forum is for Latin Catholics to learn about Eastern Catholicism and any posts by non-Catholics must be in compliance with that purpose. No matter how true I think Orthodoxy is, posting pro-Orthodox materials seems to be against the stated purpose of the forum. I can’t see it going over well with the management. 🤷
 
Mannyfit75 said:
For once, my fellow Catholic brothers & sisters stop this fighting. 😊

Mark’s zeal for his faith won’t change his position. Anymore than he can do yours.
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You can maintain zeal for your faith and still drop the proselytization.

Peace.
 
wynd said:
You are probably going to get banned if you keep it up. You/we should probably just find another home.
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Maybe your right. Any suggestions?

I guess it is better that they dont know who we are.
 
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