I think 'ecumenism' is a word that Orthodox Christians shudder at - about the same way as Evangelical protestants shudder when they hear about 'venerating an icon'
Like Maria said - there's nothing wrong with dialogue. Likewise there's nothing wrong with working together to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, care for the widows and orphans. There is no compromise of faith when giving a cup of cold water in Jesus' name along side of someone who does it for personal recognition and self promotion.
I have many friends who have not embraced Othodoxy as I have. They are OK with my decision, but since salvation is a highly individualized thing in Protestantism, they recognize this as MY decision - and tell me that it's not necessarily for them.
(I secretly say to them: well, it's not your decision YET.)
I always find comfort when this scripture from John 10 is read:
14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.
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