Category Archives: Pentecostal

Evangelical church leaders examine ancient liturgical practices

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Fr. Orthohippo

 This event happened earlier this month.  I’ve not seen any details of how it went. Fr. Orthohippo   TOO FORWARD-LOOKINGThe Rev. Ed Gungor: Evangelical churches are more subject to secularism than liturgical churches because they are not connected to their … Continue reading →

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Tired of Hobby Lobby?

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Fr. Orthohippo

  LCMS Lutherans give a Christian view Care about religious freedom? LCMS Lutherans join with Roman Catholics, Orthodox, and other Christians weighing in on  this important decision. Fr. Orthohippo Office of the President, Official Statements, Pressroom LCMS Why tomorrow’s Supreme … Continue reading →

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What Does it Mean to Be Charismatic? A new view from Evangelical eyes

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

(view of the Blue Water Bridge, Port Huron, MI, a Bridge from my home town to Sarnia Ontario) My own starting point with the Charismatic Renewal began with a local Catholic charismatic prayer group.  They seemed very pleased when the … Continue reading →

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THE PRIEST, PASTOR, OR MINISTER VERSUS THEIR CONGREGATION Part 1 ARE YOU REALLY IN TOUCH?

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

     Just what is a priest (pastor, minister)?  Each denomination or independent congregation or organization has a codified (formal or informal) list of what constitutes a religious, as opposed to a congregant or ordinary person. These lists define and spell … Continue reading →

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AN EVANGELICAL LOOK AT THE EVANGELICAL FUTURE

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

This article is 3 years old.  We can see the beginnings of what he predicted occurring. It is depressing when one is an Evangelical.  It is  less so for Christians who have staked their future with orthodox Christian understandings and … Continue reading →

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MONSIGNOR. THREE PRIESTS, AND A LAYMAN STAND TOGETHER IN THE DOCK

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

In recent years my order The Missionary Society of St. John, like every other religious organization to my knowledge, has increased our serious and strict personal conduct codes, especially in the sexual behavior areas. No one wants the epidemic of sexual misbehavor … Continue reading →

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OBSCURITY, FORTRESS LIVING, UNENDING NERVOUSNESS, and THE TYRANNY OF BEING RIGHT

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

The two earlier posts detailing the states of The Church of England (CoE) and the ELCA (Lutheran denomination) got me thinking about choices all church groups must make. Here is a quick recap of the two articles. The CoE is on a downward spiral … Continue reading →

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SO MANY WAYS WE DO IT!

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Fr. Orthohippo

America has so very many denominations and church varieties. This brings with it a great many ways in which the Eucharist (Holy Communion, The Lord’s Supper, etc.) is understood and valued. Included in these multiple usages and theologies are a … Continue reading →

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RIGHT AND PROPER HAS A VARIETY OF MEANINGS

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Fr. Orthohippo

One of the sometimes confusing subjects among christians is that of proper garb before the Lord.  I grew up Methodist and thought every preacher worn a black robe on Sunday, and the choir worn maroon robes.  This was the way … Continue reading →

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MAY I JOIN YOUR CHURCH? WHY NOT?

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Fr. Orthohippo

Here is a problem which affects EvangelicaIs much more than Orthhodox, Catholics, or even Anglicans. With the first two groups, their theologies and practices are more uniform with in the denomination, and their adherents are much more likely to have … Continue reading →

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