Are there still Mysteries and Secrets in Christianity, if so why?
I am confused and somewhat angry as to the need if any for Mysteries, Secrecy and rituals in Christianity today.
Ok, so I know scripture says 'not casting pearls before swine' and teaching in parables etc. I can see the point of secrecy in past times when Christians were heavily persecuted, in some ways and places they still are.
My issue is that now has history repeated itself? I.e have the Priesthood lost the keys to the kingdom - have they not gone in themselves and and have they stopped others going in too?
I am only too certain that the Roman Catholics, Anglican, Protestants (for whom I feel pity, disgust and contempt) and have lost the keys long ago, The Baptists, J Witnesses etc. never had them anyway. I am sure some Orthodox Churches and Monasteries still have some knowledge of the Mysteries but there is something seriously wrong - there is a conspicuous absence of light and signs for this generation!
I have been to Catholic and Anglican Liturgy - I am both devastated and disgusted at such a sham, graceless spectacle!
What if someone were to come by hidden Mysteries through their own efforts and divine revelation? Who should they tell if any?
Is anyone still worthy?
Some Orthodox Bishops now say there will not be a golden revival before the Anti-christ.
I can see why some things should be withheld from the profane - but there is so much suffering in this World - why can't all be revealed now so end times will be shortened - or is our long-suffering all part of the divine plan? Have we not repented fully?
I don't want to disrespect those Martyrs and Christians who suffered tortures and died rather than betray Christ but will a useless servant, keeping his talent always buried, not be condemmed also?
In times past, Christians were Baptised and taught in months not years. In latter times, even Bishops, monastics and elders are kept mostly in the dark. E.g Gerontissa Gabrielia (1897-1992) was only taught the Great Schema on her Deathbed!
Ok, so I can understand we don't want anyone starting new Religions based on stolen knowledge as happened previously.
Have Christians, in these dark Covid days now got to retreat to their own homes and a household Worship, as advised by Metropolitan Angafangel ( Rocor-A ):
'Metropolitan Agafangel: How can we live in the modern world '
... I call on all laity who wish to belong to the Church of Christ to organize parishes at home, and not wait for someone to build a church and send a priest. Our reality is that many are waiting for something that may never be.....'
http://internetsobor.org/index.php/...lit-agafangel-kak-nam-zhit-v-sovremennom-mire
Lord have mercy on all true Christians!
I am confused and somewhat angry as to the need if any for Mysteries, Secrecy and rituals in Christianity today.
Ok, so I know scripture says 'not casting pearls before swine' and teaching in parables etc. I can see the point of secrecy in past times when Christians were heavily persecuted, in some ways and places they still are.
My issue is that now has history repeated itself? I.e have the Priesthood lost the keys to the kingdom - have they not gone in themselves and and have they stopped others going in too?
I am only too certain that the Roman Catholics, Anglican, Protestants (for whom I feel pity, disgust and contempt) and have lost the keys long ago, The Baptists, J Witnesses etc. never had them anyway. I am sure some Orthodox Churches and Monasteries still have some knowledge of the Mysteries but there is something seriously wrong - there is a conspicuous absence of light and signs for this generation!
I have been to Catholic and Anglican Liturgy - I am both devastated and disgusted at such a sham, graceless spectacle!
What if someone were to come by hidden Mysteries through their own efforts and divine revelation? Who should they tell if any?
Is anyone still worthy?
Some Orthodox Bishops now say there will not be a golden revival before the Anti-christ.
I can see why some things should be withheld from the profane - but there is so much suffering in this World - why can't all be revealed now so end times will be shortened - or is our long-suffering all part of the divine plan? Have we not repented fully?
I don't want to disrespect those Martyrs and Christians who suffered tortures and died rather than betray Christ but will a useless servant, keeping his talent always buried, not be condemmed also?
In times past, Christians were Baptised and taught in months not years. In latter times, even Bishops, monastics and elders are kept mostly in the dark. E.g Gerontissa Gabrielia (1897-1992) was only taught the Great Schema on her Deathbed!
Ok, so I can understand we don't want anyone starting new Religions based on stolen knowledge as happened previously.
Have Christians, in these dark Covid days now got to retreat to their own homes and a household Worship, as advised by Metropolitan Angafangel ( Rocor-A ):
'Metropolitan Agafangel: How can we live in the modern world '
... I call on all laity who wish to belong to the Church of Christ to organize parishes at home, and not wait for someone to build a church and send a priest. Our reality is that many are waiting for something that may never be.....'
http://internetsobor.org/index.php/...lit-agafangel-kak-nam-zhit-v-sovremennom-mire
Lord have mercy on all true Christians!
