The Social Concept of the Russian Orthodox Church, by Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen), lesson 5 Summary: Lesson 5. BASIC PRINCIPLES of the attitude of the Russian Orthodox Church toward the other Christian confessions (https://mospat.ru/archive/en/2000/11/s2000e13/). Section I. Basic theological provisions. Topics covered include: 1. Loving and valuing people because of their value to God vs. "loving humanity"…


The Social Concept of the Russian Orthodox Church, by Metropolitan Jonah (Paffhausen), lesson 5
Summary:
Lesson 5. BASIC PRINCIPLES of the attitude of the Russian Orthodox Church toward the other Christian confessions (https://mospat.ru/archive/en/2000/11/s2000e13/).

Section I. Basic theological provisions.
Topics covered include:
1. Loving and valuing people because of their value to God vs. “loving humanity” in general;
2. Against socialism and Marxism;
3. Call to Orthodox social ministry;
4. Roles of Parish ministries and Monasteries;
5. The Church’s political role on moral issues as the conscience of society;
6. The healing role of the Church’s moral teaching vs. the satanic and destructive influence of moral decay;
7. The Church’s role to restore and heal the repenting sinner.

Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Washington, DC
October 6, 2020
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