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Thinking Orthodox - Phronema in the Western Tradition

At the Intersection of East and West

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Contrasting Catholicism and Orthodoxy

This chapter investigates the concept of 'frontema' within Roman Catholicism, contrasting its centralized authority, epitomized by the Pope, with the decentralized nature of Orthodoxy. It explores key theological and historical differences, particularly how reasoning and tradition shape both faiths, touching on the influence of St. Augustine and the implications for sin and salvation. Ultimately, the dialogue highlights the fundamental disagreements in epistemology and authority between Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism.

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