The topic of Ecumenism has been presented in several forums. I hope we can begin a dialogue in this forum as to why it is important. Below are my thoughts based on my education and experiences.
On one level if we do not participate in ecumenical dialogue again, “ecumenical dialogue” then we run the chance of being mistaken for pagans when they see our icon screens. Or they mistake us for Muslims when they see our priests and monastics dressed in black robes. And when we discuss missionary efforts- the Baptist and Protestants rush into Orthodox countries thinking they are non-Christian and in need of saving because they don\'t know what the Orthodox Church is.
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