Why Do Eastern Orthodox Apologists Reject Doctrinal Change?

“Why do Eastern Orthodox apologists reject doctrinal change?” This question opens a discussion on the objections many Eastern Orthodox apologists have regarding doctrinal development. The conversation also touches on the appeal of Orthodoxy’s power structure, strategies for guiding friends toward Catholicism, and the complexities surrounding the filioque controversy.

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Questions Covered:

• 02:20 - Why Do Many Eastern Orthodox Apologists Object to Doctrinal Development?
• 18:28 - We are Catholic but are considering Orthodoxy. One argument is that in Orthodoxy there is less emphasis on power structure so less chance of corruption.
• 23:40 - My non-denom friends are looking into Orthodoxy. How can I steer them towards Catholicism instead of Orthodoxy?
• 37:15 - There are two Patriarchs of Jerusalem, the Greek Orthodox and the Latin. The Latin one goes back to the Crusades, and the Greek Orthodox one goes back to the New Testament. I think it was schismatic act for the Latins to set up a separate one.
• 50:44 - The Eastern Orthodox argument against the filioque makes it seem like the Father and the Son have abilities that the holy spirit doesn’t have, which would seem to put him in a subservient position. Would you agree with that?