Gave it a listen. Not quite sure what I think yet.

I’m inquiring about Orthodoxy, and have really been drawn to it.

I say that, because what lead me there was exploring Christian Anarchy. Reading the likes of Linscomb and Tolstoy. They both reference Early Church Fathers as foundations of their beliefs. Looking closure at the Fathers lead me to Orthodoxy.

Im new and learning, but I don’t get the Orthodox tradition has an anti-state slant.

Anywho, I’d like to explore your writings more to get a better idea of your thoughts as I perceive I’d be sympathetic to them.

Grace and Peace Brother!

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Hey Brother,

Thanks so much for listening. FYI, I'm hoping to "get around to" making a technically better release of "Asymmetric Liberty," but I kinda rushed that out in order to beat the competition submission deadline.😜

Re: Orthodoxy; I have some Ortho friends who I respect highly; there are elements/aspects of Orthodoxy that I think are good, but others that trouble me. I think, like virtually all "large organizations," some traditions help us to focus and stay on track, but often also keep us from biblical truth.

My major criticism(s) of Orthodoxy: a centralized, hierarchical structure, and too heavy on traditions that may override biblical truth. What I like is that Orthos have insights into the fine distinction between iconography and idolatry, and there are elements of their worship that I like.

Christian anarchy is extremely important in my thinking. Have I pointed you to my online library of writings? I discuss it pretty extensively, and have for years, but things (slowly and progressively) are becoming even clearer to me. The ecclesia in both Eastern and Western branches (speaking very generally) has missed some subtle but very important biblical cues.

Happy to discuss this further and in whatever detail may interest you... I would love to hear more about how you came to faith, and your thinking about the intersection of Christianity and anarchy.πŸ˜€πŸ’œπŸ«‚πŸ˜†πŸ™πŸ»πŸ‘

Oops, sorry, I confused your "Gave it a listen" with a different project, my musical entry into the bitcoin record contest:

https://b.tc/conference/2024/bitcoin-record#

I hope you'll also give THAT a listen if you get a few minutes?πŸ˜†πŸ™πŸ»πŸ‘ I am hoping to get enough support to possibly "go on the record" with it; we'll see...

Happy to discuss either/both the song and/or the Bad Roman podcast with you.πŸ˜‡ Thanks for interacting!πŸ™πŸ»πŸ˜†πŸ«‚πŸ‘πŸš€

PS My entry is "Asymmetric Liberty."πŸ’–πŸ˜†