12-19-2007, 03:41 PM
Hey Ashur,
Like I said, the problem is that talks cannot even commence without a recognition of the first seven western councils. That is a precondition on the side of the EO.
As the CoE will never accept the decisions of Ephesus, this is never going to go anywhere.
I admire your Christian wish that unity is enjoyed within Meshikha's one Body, but as it stands unfortunately for the reasons stated above it's just not feasible.
One thing I am is a hopeless realist when it comes to these matters.
Now, if the EOC drops the condition that the CoE adopt Ephesus and condemn the 3 Greek Doctors before talks can begin, we will be more than happy to start talking.
Trust me, I know this first-hand from our bishops....they (the EO) aren't going to drop that condition.
Like I said, the problem is that talks cannot even commence without a recognition of the first seven western councils. That is a precondition on the side of the EO.
As the CoE will never accept the decisions of Ephesus, this is never going to go anywhere.
I admire your Christian wish that unity is enjoyed within Meshikha's one Body, but as it stands unfortunately for the reasons stated above it's just not feasible.
One thing I am is a hopeless realist when it comes to these matters.
Now, if the EOC drops the condition that the CoE adopt Ephesus and condemn the 3 Greek Doctors before talks can begin, we will be more than happy to start talking.
Trust me, I know this first-hand from our bishops....they (the EO) aren't going to drop that condition.