If you are unfamiliar with the currents in the Presbyterian Church, the introductory minute shows you a glimpse of the Clash of Cultures (and Christianities, Fr. Sardun encountered) The shorthand from Fr's speech: I am from the Ancient Orthodox church, unchanged from 2,000 years. We were nearly extirminated by the secular forces of the 20th Century, but are now resurgent. The East is embracing Orthodoxy again. We have had the financial help of the Presbyterian church in America, so I have come here to thank you since I have never encountered the Presbyterian Church before. Now that I have encountered you, I find that you do not embrace the ancient faith. You have changed the Nicene creed by adding the Filioque. And another thing. I was really struck by your discussion of Christian morality. Christian morality is as old as the church itself. It doesn't need to be invented now. And those attempts to invent a new morality, look to me like attempts to invent a new religion. A sort of modern paganism. When people say they are led and guided by the Holy Spirit to do it, I wonder if it is the same Holy Spirit that inspired the Bible, the same Holy Spirit that inspires the Holy Orthodox Church not to change anything in Christian Doctrine and Moral Standards...
Sing it Brother! It took some cast iron cojones to stand before the entire leadership of the Presbyterian Church and warn them of turning into pagans -- speaking Truth to Power. This is what we are all called to do every day folks -- in large ways and small. Pray that the Lord helps us find the courage to love him this much.
