Monthly Archives: March 2014

What If the Arians Had Won?

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Emperor Thomas I

I must state, I am a little bit disappointed that Professor MacCulloch didn’t really seem to answer this question, however, I think some of his points were great. For instance, would the Arians have enacted the bureaucratic inquisition as did … Continue reading →

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Hans Urs von Balthasar: Credo

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Emperor Thomas I
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Protestantism and Ministry

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Emperor Thomas I

Since women were created to compliment men (and vice versa) it seems that having a mixed elder board, for example, would be advantageous. The unique qualities of femininity (e.g. relationality) would contribute and compliment the group. Further, having women on … Continue reading →

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A Female Bishop

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Emperor Thomas I

According to one source, St. Brigid was apparently ordained to the episcopate. Feminist scholars sometimes use this to support the position that women can be ordained. But apparently not all feminist scholars are convinced of this (this is primarily because … Continue reading →

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The Necessity of the Seven Sacraments

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Emperor Thomas I

In Catholic theology and Eastern Orthodox theology I believe too, the sacraments show God participating in our lives and with us at the liturgy. It is God, breathing life into his Church–his bride. I come from a background that challenges … Continue reading →

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Social Justice and the All-Male Priesthood

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Emperor Thomas I

When you frame the argument that an all-male priesthood violates the norms of social justice, you are completely missing the point of what it means to be a priest. It further indicates that you hold no responsibility whatsoever yourself. For … Continue reading →

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