Christian Orthodox Political Philosophy: A Theological Approach (Pavlos M. Kyprianou)
Dec 6, 2023
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Lawyer-monk Pavlos M. Kyprianou discusses Christian Orthodox Political Philosophy, exploring topics such as nationalism, the intertwining of Christianity and the Orthodox Church, rebellion and civil wars, the rule of law, and the challenges of forced redistribution in a democratic society.
The podcast emphasizes the importance of maintaining the spiritual nature of Christianity and preventing it from becoming solely a secular institution in the face of nationalism.
The episode explores the concept of symphony in Orthodox thought, highlighting the need for the Church to have maximum influence on the state while still maintaining independence and upholding the rule of law.
Deep dives
Christian Orthodox Political Philosophy
This podcast episode discusses Christian Orthodox Political Philosophy, exploring the intersection between Christianity and political philosophy.
The Challenge of Nationalism
The episode examines the challenge of nationalism within Christianity, emphasizing the need to ensure that the Church does not become solely a secular institution but rather a spiritual institution that sanctifies secular institutions.
The Relationship Between Church and State
The podcast delves into the traditional Orthodox ideal of symphony, which emphasizes the maximum possible influence of the Church on the state while also maintaining independence. It explores the difficulties and nuances of this relationship and calls for a form of government that upholds the rule of law.
Through the eyes of a lawyer-monk, somewhat incomplete thoughts on nationalism, Christianity, and similar matters.
The written version of this review can be found here (https://theworthyhouse.com/2023/12/06/christian-orthodox-political-philosophy-a-theological-approach-pavlos-m-kyprianou/)