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Orthodox Christianity

Orthodox Christianity. Basic. Worship God in trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Believe Jesus is the son of God Mostly influenced by the Greeks There are over 200 million Eastern Orthodoxy adherents world-wide

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Orthodox Christianity

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  1. Orthodox Christianity

  2. Basic Worship God in trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Believe Jesus is the son of God Mostly influenced by the Greeks There are over 200 million Eastern Orthodoxy adherents world-wide Holy tradition:The seven sacraments : baptism, confirmation, communion, penance, holy orders, marriage, and Holy unction (anointing of the sick) Follow the Bible

  3. Health and Sex Body fitness: Important to stay healthy and fit, but not concentrate on it to much There is more important things Supposed to happen after marriage A union of husband and wife

  4. Freedom and Death Free to do what they wish unless it is illegal Free to seek better social justice, equality and better life Lived fairly in correct: Paradise Lived unequal and not right: Hell Beginning of a new life

  5. Woman’s rights and dressing Women could rarely be a preacher Meant to have as much rights as a man (According to bible) Priests, Nuns and Orthodox Christians in the church follow this dress code: * No Shorts or Short Skirts * Shirts and Blouses with sleeves * A head scarf in the church at all times for all women. * Men standing on the right side facing the Alter. * Women standing on the left side facing the Alter

  6. Marriage and birth Bizarre to have over one spouse Meant to be permanent but divorce may happen Done through crowning baptize infants and also give them the Holy Communion right then after baptism Abortion is legal but suggested to give unwanted children to adoption center Abortion is murder

  7. Bibliography http://www.orthodoxresearchinstitute.org (1988) A CHRISTIAN UNDERSTANDING OF FREEDOM. [online] Available at: http://www.orthodoxresearchinstitute.org/articles/misc/dmitri_freedom.htm [Accessed: 5th October 2012]. Bbc.co.uk (2010) BBC - Religions - Christianity: Eastern Orthodox Church. [online] Available at: www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/subdivisions/easternorthodox_1.shtml [Accessed: 1 Nov 2012].

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