I prefer the oldest historical experience of being Christian. Orthodox still teach that Christ did NOT come to create a new religion. Christ came to end the need for religions. He offers a personal relationship and The Way of Life to everyone. Each persons relationship and journey is unique.
Unfortunately, after Rome fell, Christians in the West began turning Christianity into a religion. Many people in the West still believe the Christian religion is the oldest experience of being a Christian and are unaware that Christian =/= member of the Wests Christian religion
I prefer the oldest historical experience of being Christian. Orthodox still teach that Christ did NOT come to create a new religion. Christ came to end the need for religions. He offers a personal relationship and The Way of Life to everyone. Each persons relationship and journey is unique.
Unfortunately, after Rome fell, Christians in the West began turning Christianity into a religion. Many people in the West still believe the Christian religion is the oldest experience of being a Christian and are unaware that Christian =/= member of the Wests Christian religion