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<blockquote data-quote="Magnus Stout" data-source="post: 1306202" data-attributes="member: 17448"><p>Here are some thoughts that might help you in your journey: My background was Protestant (Southern Baptist). I deeply understand the sola scriptura impulse. Growing up, there were only Protestant & Catholic Churches around me (no Orthodox).</p><p></p><p>My “lightbulb” moment was a confluence of three factors: 1) Red Pill truths illustrating that feminism had co-opted most Protestants (resulting in Churchianity); 2) that most Protestants seemed unable to resist (practically & philosophically) a culture increasingly embracing Sodom (E. Michael Jones has good work on this point); and 3) being challenged by Ortho-bros & reading Fr. Seraphim Rose’s, “Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future.”</p><p></p><p>What was missing for me was the deep spiritual discernment of Orthodoxy. When the Scriptures say that the “gates of hell will not prevail,” part of that must mean that the true Church will not be mislead by satan. To me, it’s madness to ignore the wisdom of the Church Fathers. </p><p></p><p>If we assume that there is an ongoing spiritual war, then it makes sense to be part of the side with the most experience & the best record of fighting against the evil one. In this way, Protestants are like one-man armies or groups of peasants fighting against a seasoned army (satan & his minions). </p><p></p><p>If we are close to the End Times, then it’s worth remembering that we will need heightened spiritual discernment to avoid being mislead by the one who is disguised as an “angel of light.” (2 Cor. 11:14). As difficult as things are now with Woke culture, the deceptions will get far more intense: imagine when an “alien” or “space being” comes down and begins working “signs and wonders”? Remember: most people will enthusiastically worship the antichrist.</p><p></p><p>The “pachamama” idol worship sanctioned by the Vatican (& pedophilia scandal) also indicates that their church has not prevailed against the gates of hell. Fr. Rose was again correct: all other religions (except Orthodoxy) seem to be morphing into a one-world religion. </p><p></p><p>Finally, the last book I’d recommend captures the joyous Christian spirit: “Everyday Saints and Other Stories” by Archimandrite Tikhon. It’s an easy read but captures the essence of Christian living.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Magnus Stout, post: 1306202, member: 17448"] Here are some thoughts that might help you in your journey: My background was Protestant (Southern Baptist). I deeply understand the sola scriptura impulse. Growing up, there were only Protestant & Catholic Churches around me (no Orthodox). My “lightbulb” moment was a confluence of three factors: 1) Red Pill truths illustrating that feminism had co-opted most Protestants (resulting in Churchianity); 2) that most Protestants seemed unable to resist (practically & philosophically) a culture increasingly embracing Sodom (E. Michael Jones has good work on this point); and 3) being challenged by Ortho-bros & reading Fr. Seraphim Rose’s, “Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future.” What was missing for me was the deep spiritual discernment of Orthodoxy. When the Scriptures say that the “gates of hell will not prevail,” part of that must mean that the true Church will not be mislead by satan. To me, it’s madness to ignore the wisdom of the Church Fathers. If we assume that there is an ongoing spiritual war, then it makes sense to be part of the side with the most experience & the best record of fighting against the evil one. In this way, Protestants are like one-man armies or groups of peasants fighting against a seasoned army (satan & his minions). If we are close to the End Times, then it’s worth remembering that we will need heightened spiritual discernment to avoid being mislead by the one who is disguised as an “angel of light.” (2 Cor. 11:14). As difficult as things are now with Woke culture, the deceptions will get far more intense: imagine when an “alien” or “space being” comes down and begins working “signs and wonders”? Remember: most people will enthusiastically worship the antichrist. The “pachamama” idol worship sanctioned by the Vatican (& pedophilia scandal) also indicates that their church has not prevailed against the gates of hell. Fr. Rose was again correct: all other religions (except Orthodoxy) seem to be morphing into a one-world religion. Finally, the last book I’d recommend captures the joyous Christian spirit: “Everyday Saints and Other Stories” by Archimandrite Tikhon. It’s an easy read but captures the essence of Christian living. [/QUOTE]
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