what is the difference between orthodox and heterodox?
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In relation to religious life, orthodoxy means correct or sound belief according to an authoritative norm; heterodoxy refers to belief in a doctrine differing from the norm. ... In some cases, the civil power has supported the religious authorities, whereas in other cases, it has remained neutral or disinterested.
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Reform has asserted the right of interpretation but it rejected the authority of legal tradition. Orthodoxy has clung fast to the principle of authority, but has in our own and recent generations rejected the right to any but minor interpretations. The Conservative view is that both are necessary for a living Judaism.
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The Orthodox church is composed of several smaller Churches. ... In Eastern Europe and the middle east- the church is divided along geographic lines, so the Russian Orthodox Church is simply the Church in Russia and the Greek Orthodox Church is simply the Church in Greece.
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Etymologically, "heterostasis" and "allostasis" should be antonyms of "homeostasis", since in Greek heteros and allos mean "different", while homoios means "similar", but for some reason, semantically they seem to be synonymous.
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Orthodox Jews believe in and follow all commandments of the Torah to the extent it is possible to perform and obey them. ... Reform Jews believe man is permitted to “interpret” the law, Orthodox do not believe this is the case.
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But speaking from an Orthodox perspective (and having previously been Roman Catholic), Eastern Orthodoxy is better because it is historic. Orthodoxy is the only branch of Christianity that has maintained the same belief and practice since the beginning. ... This fact is what moved me to come into the Orthodox church.
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The Pentecostals are more of a storefront Christian organization in their approach to worship and architecture. The Orthodox give too much attention to venerating 'saints', while the Pentecostals are more willing to say that the average man or woman in the church is a saint.
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The first difference is relates to the Pope. For the Roman Catholics, the Pope is infallible; he can contradict lower ranking church leaders. On the other hand, Greek Orthodox believers consider a 'highest bishop', also known as the 'first among equals'.
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Ancient Greek philosophy is only influenced by Classic Greek religion to a minor extent, such as when Plato mentions reincarnation and the underworld in the Phaedo. On the other hand, medieval philosophy is influenced to a great extent by the church and is primarily focused on theological questions.
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Orthros is the longest and most complex of the daily cycle of services. ... In the Greek parish tradition, orthros is normally held just before the beginning of the divine liturgy on Sunday and feast day mornings. The akolouth (fixed portion of the service) is composed primarily of psalms and litanies.
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There are some differences in customs and practices, but both Orthodox Jews and Hasidic Jews, who are Orthodox Jews, follow all the laws of the Written and Oral Torah. The essential difference is that Hasidic Jews accept and live by those aspects of the Kabbalah that are of profound spiritual value.
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The major difference between the Eastern and Western churches led to their schism was the inclusion of Pope as the religious head of Christianity. Western churches believed in the authority of a religious leader called Pope who will issue orders. Eastern churches functioned without Pope and a group took decisions.
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Classical is around the time of Cicero (roughly 2000 years ago). It is what is generally taught in universities as simply 'Latin'. Ecclesiastical is what the church has been using since, I suppose, the Catholic church was set up.
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One of the biggest, something shared by Catholics and Orthodox but not by Protestants, is a belief in the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Another major difference is hierarchy. The Catholic Church is headed by the Pope. ... Protestants also don't use all of the books of the Bible.
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Historically, the term "Greek Orthodox" has been used to describe all Eastern Orthodox Churches in general, since "Greek" in "Greek Orthodox" can refer to the heritage of the Byzantine Empire. ... Thus, the Eastern Church came to be called "Greek" Orthodox in the same way that the Western Church is called "Roman" Catholic.
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Difference #1: Time of Observance The first main difference between Catholic and Orthodox Easter (Pascha) in Russia lies in the date it is celebrated. While Easter is a moveable feast, Eastern and Western Christianity base their calculations for it on different calendars.
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As far as doctrine, Holy Tradition, understanding of Scripture, etc., there is no difference between Greek and Russian Orthodox churches. ... As far as doctrine, Holy Tradition, understanding of Scripture, etc., there is no difference between Greek and Russian Orthodox churches.