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"Roman Catholic and other Orthodox Faiths"

It seems to be nothing but thre Roman Catholic forum. What other orthodox faiths? Orthodox judaism? Eastern Orthodox church?

What's meant by "orthodox"? All denominations have beliefs that are orthodox to the denomination. Most denominations believe they are orthodox to what the Bible teaches.

Is "orthodox" just an awkward way of meaning existent Christian denominations that predate MLK?
 
The Eastern Orthodox, i.e. Greek Orthodoxy, Russian Orthodoxy etc.

The are very close to Catholicism.

The reason the forum has been RCC primarily is because I know of none on the board right now. There used to be a couple. Orthodox Christian and Orthodoxy. But they have not been around.
 
I had thought about it myself... Rather than "Roman Catholic and other Orthodox Faiths" I think that "Catholic & Eastern Orthodox Faiths" would be more appropriate for two reasons:

1) "Roman Catholic" is an offensive term. It would be like having a Catholic bulletin board and having a forum for protestants called "Holy Rollers and Other Christians"

2) the "and other Orthodox Faiths" implies that Eastern Orthodoxy is within the Catholic Church. While Catholics *do* feel that way, the Eastern Orthodox do not. Thus, they would be immediately offended away from posting here.

Thanks,

Michael
 
I don't find Roman Catholic offensive. It is an appropriate name for Latin Rite Catholics.
 
im with thess on that one. i dont take offense to Roman Catholic.
 
There's nothing offensive about the term Roman Catholic. People who use the term don't mean it offensively and there are other churches that have the word Catholic in their name, as well as the catholic church (the universal "invisible" church). Adding "Rome" removes ambiguity.

I'm sure some Roman Catholics would prefer to be called just "Catholic" iasif they're in the one true church. But, that's not going to happen.
 
Poke said:
There's nothing offensive about the term Roman Catholic. People who use the term don't mean it offensively and there are other churches that have the word Catholic in their name, as well as the catholic church (the universal "invisible" church). Adding "Rome" removes ambiguity.

I'm sure some Roman Catholics would prefer to be called just "Catholic" iasif they're in the one true church. But, that's not going to happen.
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*** Michael - This requires a warning ****

-Michael
 
ZeroTX please refrain from the use of personal bashing.

*** edited by thess ****, you have no say-so in this thread.
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I understand that Poke asked the question. Therefore, he should read responses from those to whom the question applies.

It matters not whether Poke, a protestant, considers the term "Roman Catholic" offensive. It makes even less sense for him to respond, as it was indeed him who started the thread asking about the name of the forum.

Furthermore, the Catholic Church is made up of several Rites (or "churches") who are in full communion with the Holy See. Thus, even if "Roman Catholic" is not offensive (though, the proper term is Latin Rite Catholic or Western Rite Catholic), the term still excludes other Catholics, including Byzantine Catholics, Melkite Catholics, etc. Also, as mentioned previously (and ignored), Eastern Orthodox Christians do not consider themselves Catholic, thus having a forum called "Roman Catholics and other Orthodox Faiths" includes the Eastern Orthodox into that category, which would be quite offensive to an EO.

As such, perhaps a better name for the forum, would be simply "Catholic and Orthodox Christianity." This would cover those who use the name "Old Catholic" as well as Anglicans who consider themselves Catholic, though not in communion with the Holy See.

Summary: As currently named, some Catholics are insulted by "Roman Catholic," Eastern Rite Catholics are excluded, and Eastern Orthodox Christians are insulted.

-Michael
 
For the sake of political correctness, the Forum has been renamed to:

Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Faiths

I'd just like to say that in the first century, the name Christian was also derogatory, but we got over it. :)
 
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