For The Life of the World: Toward a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church
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Book
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Social Ethos
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Publication Year
2020
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church, climate change, conscience, consumerism, death, Democracy, disability, divorce, economy, ecumenical relations, environment, healthcare, human rights, interfaith, justice, Marriage, monasticism, Nationalism, orthodox christian, orthodox church, peace, pluralism, politics, Poverty, racism, refugees, reproduction, science, secularism, sexual abuse, Sexuality, slavery, social development, social ethos, social justice, state, technology, violence, War, wealth, Women
Description
This document was composed by a special commission of Orthodox scholars appointed by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. It addresses contemporary social issues in a sustained manner that is unusual for the Orthodox Church, including poverty, racism, human rights, reproductive technology, and the environment. The purpose of this document is to offer a reference on vital issues and challenges in the world today in ways that are consistent with living as Orthodox Christians.
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