Today we will do the icon stream on the philosophy and reality of symbols: type, prototype, archetype and the ultimate reference point for Orthodox philosophy. The symbolic world of correspondences in our worldview is much more than mere analogy, similitude or metaphor: For us the symbolic is directly grounded in the logical (logoi), and […]
Today I will be taking Dr. Feser’s Five Proofs book and analyzing the pros and cons. I will start with the chapter “Augustinian Proofs” since it comes the closest to the transcendental argument for God, as well as looking at other works about the inadequacy of bare monotheism, St Basil Vs Aristotle’s “great architect of the universe god” and thus no natural theology in the Thomistic sense, as well as some rejoinders to these problems from St. Maximos, as well as Q n A and super chats. The full lecture is for paid subs to JaysAnalysis.
Our frend Michael Witcoff speaks to me and Fr. Dcn Dr Ananias on his podcast concerning our new project on Orthodox apologetics and argumentation and how to integrate transcendental arguments in a coherent way. We cover apologetic methodology, the chapters we have complete so far, the projected audiences, how we look at Thomistic philosophy and theology and its (inadequate) apologetic, and why the transcendental argument for God is much more biblical, patristic and philosophically sound.
An impromptu discussion and exchange on the Person of Christ in the texts of the law of Moses, the prophets, the writings and the New Testament. Nazam is an apologist who focuses on exegesis of the Koran and its relationship with other religions like Christianity and the Jewish law. We will examine these issues. His channel is here.
#orthodox #debate #philosophy David the real Medwhite joins me to discuss the historical and theological issues pertaining to Chalcedon and the Oriental “Orthodox,” including Nestorianism, Monophysites, Monothelites and Monoenergists, false ecumenism and why this topic matters.
A discussion on Uniates and Eastern Catholicism from a former Uniate, Alexander, who moved to Orthodoxy. Our guests recounts his journey in the world of Uniatism, its philosophical and theological incoherence, the many competing claims and rejections of *ecumencial councils* and incoherence of accepting Orthodox saints! Eastern catholicism didn’t begin this nonsense after Vatican 2, either.
Fr Dcn Dr Ananias joins me to review the debate with Stefan Molyneux. We will look at the strong points made, where there were weak points, areas that were missed, the central problems in empiricism and the ontological status of abstract objects, TAG and much more!
Church of the Eternal Logos joins me and Snek to discuss his journey to Orthodoxy. We will cover the theological and ideological side of his journey and how he went from an interest in the esoteric and alchemy and perennialism to the biblical revelation of the Logos. We will also cover apophatic theology, dialectics, logoi and St. Maximos, and much more! LIVE AT 530 PM CST
I was invited back to Aeon Byte for a debate – this is uploaded with express written permission. Jay Dyer and Scott Smith joined us for a civil but passionate debate. We discussed the Gnostic and Orthodox differences on Theodicy, Biblical Inerrancy, Free Will, Salvation, the nature of Jesus, and much more. Is the world evil or in harmony? Is the Old Testament about a good or evil god? What were the true origins of Christianity? And much more. For some reason, my vaping was as incendiary as the topics.
Fr.Dcn. Ananias Sorem returns to cover the relationship between Jerusalem and Athens – revelation and reason. Firstly, they are and aren’t in tension – and we’ll see how. Secondly, terms and words are not synonymous – there may be overlap at times, but the meanings of the words are unique in Orthodox theology. Second, we want to look at the Amazon synod, the relationship to Vatican II and perennialism and true and false ecumenism.
