I left my “reformed” acts 29 church I had been raised in because the Clown Calvinism was out of control. I’ve been unchurched for about a year, but a friend recommended I try out orthodoxy because there are a few Greek churches around. What are some good resources for protestants to orthodox Christianity?
Protestant wants to get into Orthadoxy
Samuel Richardson
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Joseph Cook
orthodoxinfo.com
I find this persuasive and think on it often
Grayson Turner
Just go to the Liturgy in the beginning. Talk with the priest afterwards, then if you are still interested start doing your homework.
Hunter Perry
The Orthodox Church by Timothy Ware is a good starting point, even if people will jump in with dumb memes
I would also suggest reading the Apostolic Fathers, it's always good to have a strong understanding of the early church
As far as what you should do now, visit Orthodox Churches, all of them if you have more than one locally, and then stick around till a catechism class starts or talk to the priest if there isn't a planned one, if there are multiple Ortho churches look into catechism at the one with the priest and parish you connect with the most
Dylan Gray
Read the Bible.
Camden Anderson
oca.org
This is the gateway to begome. It will give you the courage to attend a liturgy. Lots of OCA and Greeks are protty converts these days, and you will find many like minds. Try the parrish closest to you as they can be distant depending on your location.
Ethan James
Excuse me, but what is "Clown Calvinism"?
Daniel Robinson
Oh look, it's the guy that answers virtually every single question on Zig Forums with "Read the Bible". The Bible will surely give resources on differences between Eastern Orthodox belief and culture, the Patriarchs, and the Desert Fathers, especially a Protestant Bible!
You don't come across as condescending, you come across as a shithead.
Xavier Gutierrez
Honestly, that's some of the better advice you'll get here.
We can hash out threads all day but if a Christian doesn't have a good knowledge of the Scriptures, he can be persuaded by almost any argument.
I'd recommend user start with the Scriptures and keep around some commentaries to help open them up a little more, like some from Augustine, or Chrysostom, or Calvin.
Adam Baker
Good luck brother, check this out
There are two links there, one for " Orthodox Catechism: Basic Teachings of the Orthodox Faith " and "I'm Orthodox What does that Mean?"
Pretty basic stuff, but good to know.