Ep. 437 - The Great Inversion: Ecumenism, Ideology, and the Soul, with Fr. Peter Heers

Fr. Peter Heers returns to Counterflow for a conversation about ecumenism, ideology, and the proper ordering of both the human soul and the Church.

We begin with a warning Fr. Peter gave me years ago during our time together on Mount Athos: that ecumenism would be one of the greatest challenges we'd face as Orthodox Christians. We revisit that conversation and explore the historical origins of ecumenism, its underlying assumptions, and its implications for how we understand the Church.

From there, we examine ideology and the ways modern thinking can shape our understanding of reality, often without our even recognizing it. We also get into Orthodox anthropology and the proper relationship between the nous, reason, logic, and emotions—and what happens when these faculties become disordered.

Fr. Peter brings his theological and historical knowledge to a discussion about truth, spiritual discernment, hierarchy, and the importance of acquiring the mind of the Church rather than imposing our own understanding upon it.

Learn more about Fr. Peter's work:

Orthodox Ethos: https://www.orthodoxethos.com

Uncut Mountain Press: https://uncutmountainpress.com

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