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#303502 - 11/04/08 11:15 PM Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism
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Truly an easy read, though it touches on the deepest doctrines of Orthodoxy, it's incredibly informative...


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#303560 - 11/05/08 12:57 PM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: Gwenyfur]
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I bought "The Truth - What Every Roman Catholic Should Know about the Orthodox Church" also by the same author yesterday. Amazing read. Helps me.

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#303564 - 11/05/08 01:44 PM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: Collin Nunis]
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Just my personal opinion here, but I always thought Clark Carlton to be a bit rough around the edges. Of course I'm comparing him to Bishop Ware and others who are a bit "softer" in their approach to the East/West rupture. Though he did write those quite some time ago and so I'm sure his style has changed as his wisdom has increased. I really liked his podcast on "The Christ Haunted South" though. (available at AFR: http://ancientfaith.com/podcasts/carlton/P21/

In Christ,
Aaron

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#303626 - 11/05/08 10:57 PM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: Krotoski]
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Well mate, the titles in question are about 9 - 10 years old. He would have changed by then. I'm aware of the hostility but I try to read with an open mind. I do have Metropolitan Ware's books as well by the way.

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#303667 - 11/06/08 11:45 AM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: Collin Nunis]
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I've a couple of Metropolitan Ware's books on order from the library...just waiting to pick 'em up ...

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#303677 - 11/06/08 01:22 PM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: Gwenyfur]
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Gwenyfur,

Have you visited Ancient Faith Radio before? Here is the link if you've never visited: http://ancientfaith.com/ .

There are number of podcasts by different folks, all of which I find to be very edifying.

In Christ,
Aaron

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#303801 - 11/08/08 09:57 AM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: Krotoski]
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It would be my prayer that Mr. Carlton has changed. His book, The Truth, I found to be very hostile to the Catholic Church.

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#303833 - 11/09/08 06:44 AM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: ALLEN]
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However, given what he has said concerning the filioque, purgatory, and Scott Hahn, I would have to agree with him. However, I find his style of apologetics no different than that of a anti-Catholic Protestant.


Edited by Collin Nunis (11/09/08 06:48 AM)

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#303872 - 11/09/08 11:20 PM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: Collin Nunis]
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Originally Posted By: Collin Nunis
However, given what he has said concerning the filioque, purgatory, and Scott Hahn, I would have to agree with him. However, I find his style of apologetics no different than that of a anti-Catholic Protestant.


His assessment of Dr. Scott Hahn is ridiculously over the top. I find that Clark Carlton comes across as pompous and abrasive, which makes him a perfect candidate for publishing through Regina Orthodox Press (Frank Schaeffer's outfit.)

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#303902 - 11/10/08 07:53 AM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: ebed melech]
Collin Nunis Offline
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Some Orthodox apologetic books can be "uncharitable". Among Catholic apologists, I'd still choose Alan Schreck over anyone else.

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#303903 - 11/10/08 08:17 AM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: Collin Nunis]
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Originally Posted By: Collin Nunis
Some Orthodox apologetic books can be "uncharitable".

I am sure the same can be claimed by many Orthodox vis-a-vis certain Catholic apologists. Considering the author's background and that he was a fresh convert nothing surprises me in the book.

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#305148 - 11/24/08 12:50 AM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: Krotoski]
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Originally Posted By: Krotoski
Gwenyfur,

Have you visited Ancient Faith Radio before? Here is the link if you've never visited: http://ancientfaith.com/ .

There are number of podcasts by different folks, all of which I find to be very edifying.

In Christ,
Aaron


I constantly have that playing when I'm at home...I love it...very uplifting...and truly helps to keep me focused on my purpose...worshipping the Creator smile

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#305149 - 11/24/08 12:52 AM Re: Clark Carlton: The Faith - An Orthodox Catechism [Re: Gwenyfur]
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The Faith didn't really do a lot of comparing between faiths...it wasn't apologetic in nature...but it was educational in some Orthodox views that I hadn't quite wrapped my mind completely around yet...


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