Between Two Worlds

24. Out of the Ashes of Protestantism-- Casey Trout on Becoming an Orthodox Christian (Part 1)

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Scott’s Protestant turned Orthodox Brother Casey is back with a fiery second episode. Scott gets a little triggered, and so will you as Casey pokes holes in many Protestant Christians' view of the world. 

  • Including a unique definition of sin that goes beyond just "doing un Christian like things," 
  • an examination of the shortcomings of Protestantism, 
  • and a challenge to some of the pieces that might be missing from your faith.

    • A Unique Definition of Sin:

    Casey walks through his journey of faith within Christianity, starting with the personal sense of faith and devotion he saw in his parents, to starting to make his own discoveries about God and how to interact with him. Then came that necessary period in any Christ followers life, the decision to forsake the pleasures of this world in order to fully follow Christ. This is not an easy decision and Casey does not pretend it to be. As Casey looks back on his life, he doesn't regret his actions, but rather the fact that he was professing to live one way and yet acting differently. Thus Casey presents a unique definition of sin: inauthenticity. Living as if you are devoted to God, yet secretly giving your life over to other pursuits. He says it would be better to renounce your faith than to live doublemindedly. This is what the Bible talks about "counting the cost" of following Jesus and how strongly it speaks against "lukewarm" Christians.

    Orthodox vs Protestant:

    Casey then goes into what eventually led him away from the Protestant church he grew up in. Scott tries desperately to describe to Joey what all the Christian terms means. Joey doesn't really care. 

    It came down to a matter of accountability from the pulpit and how a Christian can know if what is being preached is true or not. 

    Casey asks the question, "how do I know if my interpretation of the Bible is correct, or if what my pastor's interpretation is correct?" What happens when your personal beliefs contradict your pastors? And what accountability do new protestant churches have to what they are preaching. Casey ultimately sees the orthodox faith as the closest link we have to the early Christian church. Unlike Catholicism, which put the power to hear from God and dictate what is heresy and what is not in the power of one man (the pope), orthodoxy has been governed by councils throughout the ages.

    Questions for the Community:

    • Protestants, what push back would you give to Casey's criticisms?
    • Christians, is the fragmentation of denominations in the Christian faith a sign that the Church is falling apart or that the Church is healthy in view of how much diversity exists within it? How do you know if your denomination is correct?
    • Non Christians, how does Casey's views shape your understanding of Christianity?

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      Original Release Date: 2/12/21

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