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The Fathers of the First Five Centuries and Their Approach to Deification

There is an ongoing debate within the Coptic Orthodox Church about the deification of man. Although the term “deification” is not found in the Holy Scriptures, the concept of elevating the status of humanity does exist. This debate is also heightened by the conversation spurred on by the Eastern Orthodox Church’s teachings about deification as…

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An opinion on natural disasters – Part 2

The last blog covered an opinion on natural disasters solely by St. John Chrysostom. This post covers the final section of this series. Let’s continue finding answers to many of our questions regarding these natural events. Why, then, does the bible call these calamities evil, as in Amos 3:6 & Isaiah 45:7? St. John Chrysostom…