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Malankara Archdiocese
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Beliefs on file1040 positions
Statement of faithNot on file
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God & the Trinity55 positions
- Analogical LanguageStrongly affirmsTradition defaultHuman language about God is analogical: true but never capturing God univocally as it captures creatures.Estimated, not verified
- Apophatic PriorityStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWhat God is in himself is ultimately beyond human comprehension, so negative ("God is not...") statements are more reliable than positive ones.Estimated, not verified
Christ70 positions
- Assumed Fallen Human NatureStrongly rejectsTradition defaultChrist assumed a fully fallen human nature (subject to the effects of the Fall) in order to heal it from within.Estimated, not verified
- Assumed Unfallen Human NatureStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChrist assumed an unfallen, sinless human nature, untouched by original sin/corruption.Estimated, not verified
Sin & the fall54 positions
- Adams Sin Brought Physical DeathAffirmsTradition defaultPhysical death entered the human race as a consequence of Adam's sin; humans were not originally subject to death.Estimated, not verified
- All Sin Deserves Death EquallyRejectsTradition defaultEvery sin, however small, deserves God's condemnation/death: there is no class of sin that does not by nature merit it.Estimated, not verified
Salvation65 positions
- Assurance Of Salvation PossibleRejectsTradition defaultA believer can have a settled present assurance that they are saved.Estimated, not verified
- Atonement Heals Human Nature TheosisStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe atonement's deepest purpose is to heal and divinize human nature (joining humanity to God), more than to settle a legal account.Estimated, not verified
The Holy Spirit55 positions
- Anointing For Special MinistryAffirmsTradition defaultThe Spirit grants a special "anointing" empowering particular individuals for ministry beyond the common indwelling.Estimated, not verified
- Assurance Is Normal For BelieversRejectsTradition defaultSettled assurance of salvation is normal and to be expected for genuine believers in this life.Estimated, not verified
The Church75 positions
- Apostolic Succession Required For Valid MinistryStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA minister's ordination is only VALID if conferred by a bishop standing in apostolic succession.Estimated, not verified
- Apostolicity Is Doctrinal Not SuccessionalStrongly rejectsTradition defaultApostolicity consists primarily in fidelity to apostolic DOCTRINE, not in an unbroken chain of ordinations from the apostles.Estimated, not verified
Sacraments & ordinances73 positions
- Anointing For Healing PracticeStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe church should anoint the sick with oil and pray over them for healing (per James 5).Estimated, not verified
- Anointing Sick Is A SacramentStrongly affirmsTradition defaultAnointing of the sick with oil is a sacrament conveying grace, healing, and forgiveness to the seriously ill.Estimated, not verified
Worship & liturgy65 positions
- Altar Call InvitationStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA public invitation/altar call inviting people to come forward to receive Christ or rededicate is a fitting close to worship.Estimated, not verified
- Altar Oriented ArchitectureStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe worship space should be ordered around an altar/holy table as its visual and theological focus.Estimated, not verified
- Amplification And Production EmbracedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultModern stage production (amplified bands, lighting, screens, video) is a fitting medium for worship.Estimated, not verified
- Bowing And ProstrationStrongly affirmsTradition defaultBowing, prostration, or full physical reverence before the altar, icons, or sacrament is fitting in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Candles And Lamps In WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultLiturgical candles and lamps are a proper part of the worship setting.Estimated, not verified
- Chant Plainsong ProperStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChant (plainsong, Byzantine, Gregorian) is an especially fitting and proper musical form for worship.Estimated, not verified
- Children Present ThroughoutStrongly affirmsTradition defaultChildren should remain present in the main worship assembly throughout, rather than being separated into children's church.Estimated, not verified
- Choir Or Cantor LeadsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA trained choir or cantor rightly leads or carries much of the sung worship on the congregation's behalf.Estimated, not verified
- Clergy Wear VestmentsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultClergy should wear distinctive liturgical vestments (alb, chasuble, stole, etc.) when leading worship.Estimated, not verified
- Communion Only SeasonallyRejectsTradition defaultCommunion seasons (a few solemn observances a year with extensive preparation) are the fitting pattern.Estimated, not verified
- Contemporary Worship Music EmbracedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultContemporary worship music (CCM, praise-and-worship bands, modern choruses) is fitting and desirable for the gathered church.Estimated, not verified
- Eucharist Is The CenterStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe Eucharist/Lord's Supper is the central act and climax of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Exclusive A CappellaStrongly affirmsTradition defaultSinging in worship should be unaccompanied by musical instruments (a cappella only).Estimated, not verified
- Exclusive PsalmodyStrongly rejectsTradition defaultOnly the inspired Psalms (or canonical biblical songs) may be sung in worship: no uninspired hymns.Estimated, not verified
- Extemporaneous Prayer PreferredStrongly rejectsTradition defaultPublic prayer should be extemporaneous and from the heart rather than read from a book.Estimated, not verified
- Fasting Seasons ObservedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultAppointed fasting seasons (Lent, Orthodox fasts, Ember days) are a proper discipline of corporate worship life.Estimated, not verified
- Feast Days For Saints And MaryStrongly affirmsTradition defaultFeast days honoring the Virgin Mary and the saints are a proper part of the worship calendar.Estimated, not verified
- Feast Days Of Torah ObservedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe biblical feasts of the Hebrew calendar (Passover, Pentecost/Shavuot, Tabernacles) should be observed by Christians in worship.Estimated, not verified
- First Day Lords Day WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe first day of the week (Sunday) is the proper day for Christian corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Fixed Liturgy RequiredStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship should follow a fixed, prescribed liturgical order and set texts (a missal, prayer book, or Divine Liturgy).Estimated, not verified
- Free Spontaneous WorshipStrongly rejectsTradition defaultWorship should be free and led by the Spirit in the moment rather than bound to a fixed written order.Estimated, not verified
- Geneva Gown Or Academic DressRejectsTradition defaultA simple ministerial gown (Geneva gown / academic robe) rather than sacramental vestments is the fitting dress for the preacher.Estimated, not verified
- Iconoclasm No ImagesStrongly rejectsTradition defaultNo images or visual representations should be present in the worship space; worship is by word and sacrament alone.Estimated, not verified
- Icons VeneratedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultIcons of Christ and the saints should be venerated (honored with bows, kisses, candles, incense) in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Images Didactic But Not VeneratedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultReligious art may be used to teach and beautify, but must never receive veneration or devotion.Estimated, not verified
- Incense In WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe burning of incense is a fitting offering in corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Infrequent CommunionStrongly rejectsTradition defaultCommunion is rightly observed occasionally (monthly, quarterly, or a few times a year) rather than weekly.Estimated, not verified
- Instruments PermittedStrongly rejectsTradition defaultMusical instruments (organ, piano, guitars, drums, etc.) are a legitimate aid to congregational worship.Estimated, not verified
- Kneeling In WorshipRejectsTradition defaultKneeling is a fitting and proper posture for prayer and reception in corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Lectionary Governs ReadingsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultScripture readings in worship should follow an appointed lectionary cycle rather than the preacher's free choice.Estimated, not verified
- Liturgical Calendar ObservedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe church year (Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost, and saints'/feast days) should structure the worship of the church.Estimated, not verified
- Men Uncovered HeadsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultMen should worship with heads uncovered as a matter of reverence and biblical instruction.Estimated, not verified
- Only Christological Feasts KeptStrongly rejectsTradition defaultOnly feasts directly commemorating events in Christ's life (Christmas, Easter, Pentecost) are warranted; saints' days are not.Estimated, not verified
- Passing The PeaceStrongly affirmsTradition defaultA formal exchange of the peace (greeting one another with a sign of peace) is a fitting liturgical act.Estimated, not verified
- Plain Or No Clerical DressStrongly rejectsTradition defaultWorship leaders should dress plainly like the congregation, without special clerical garb.Estimated, not verified
- Preaching Is The CenterStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe preaching/exposition of the Word is the central act and high point of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Preaching Optional Or MinimalStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA sermon is not an essential element of worship and may be brief or omitted.Estimated, not verified
- Processions In WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultLiturgical processions (with cross, gospel book, icons, or sacrament) are a proper element of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Pulpit Central ArchitectureStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe worship space should be ordered around a central, elevated pulpit as its focus.Estimated, not verified
- Raised Hands And Bodily ExpressionRejectsTradition defaultPhysical expressions such as raised hands, swaying, dancing, or clapping are fitting in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Recited Creeds In WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultReciting the historic creeds (Nicene, Apostles') corporately is a proper element of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Reject Holy Days As UnscripturalStrongly rejectsTradition defaultObserving humanly appointed holy days and seasons (including Christmas and Easter as feasts) is unwarranted by Scripture and ought to be rejected.Estimated, not verified
- Reserved Sacrament FocusRejectsTradition defaultThe reserved consecrated host (tabernacle/aumbry) is a proper focus of devotion in the worship space.Estimated, not verified
- Responsive Amens And Call ResponseRejectsTradition defaultVocal congregational responses during the sermon and worship ("Amen!", call-and-response) are a fitting expression of participation.Estimated, not verified
- Responsive Congregational DialogueStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship should include responsive/dialogical elements where the congregation speaks set responses to the minister.Estimated, not verified
- Sacred Liturgical Language PreferredAffirmsTradition defaultA fixed sacred or traditional liturgical language (Latin, Church Slavonic, Koine Greek, classical Syriac, Ge'ez) is fitting and preferable for worship.Estimated, not verified
- Second Commandment Forbids ImagesStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe second commandment forbids making any image of God or using images in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Sermon Central And LengthyRejectsTradition defaultA substantial, lengthy sermon (30+ minutes) is a normal and expected feature of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Set Written PrayersStrongly affirmsTradition defaultPrepared, written prayers (collects, the prayer book) are a proper and preferred form of corporate prayer.Estimated, not verified
- Sign Of The CrossStrongly affirmsTradition defaultMaking the sign of the cross is a fitting devotional gesture in worship.Estimated, not verified
- Singing Is Required ElementAffirmsTradition defaultCongregational singing is a divinely required element of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- Standing For Prayer And ReadingStrongly affirmsTradition defaultStanding is the fitting posture for prayer and for hearing the Gospel/Scripture read.Estimated, not verified
- Statues And Images ProperRejectsTradition defaultStatues, crucifixes, and religious images are proper aids to devotion in the place of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Testimony TimeStrongly rejectsTradition defaultTime for spontaneous personal testimonies by members is a fitting part of corporate worship.Estimated, not verified
- The Lords Prayer RecitedStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe Lord's Prayer should be recited corporately as a regular part of worship.Estimated, not verified
- Tithes Offering As Worship ActAffirmsTradition defaultThe collection of tithes and offerings is itself an act of worship within the service.Estimated, not verified
- Vernacular WorshipStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship should be conducted in the everyday language of the people.Estimated, not verified
- Weekly CommunionStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe Lord's Supper should be celebrated every Lord's Day.Estimated, not verified
- Word And Sacrament BalancedRejectsTradition defaultWord and sacrament should be held in equal balance as the twin centers of every service.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Form IndifferentStrongly rejectsTradition defaultThe outward form and style of worship is largely a matter of indifference (adiaphora) to be decided by culture, pastoral wisdom, or preference.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Governed By TraditionStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe received liturgical tradition of the church carries binding authority over the form of worship alongside (or beyond) explicit Scripture.Estimated, not verified
- Worship In Homes Or Small SettingsStrongly rejectsTradition defaultWorship is fittingly conducted in homes or simple gatherings without a dedicated sacred building.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Is EvangelisticStrongly rejectsTradition defaultA primary purpose of the worship service is evangelism and calling outsiders to conversion.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Must Be Reverent SolemnStrongly affirmsTradition defaultWorship ought to be marked above all by reverence, solemnity, and awe before God's transcendence.Estimated, not verified
- Worship Should Be Culturally AccessibleStrongly rejectsTradition defaultWorship should be deliberately shaped to feel familiar and accessible to outsiders and the unchurched.Estimated, not verified
Last things43 positions
- A Literal Mark Of The Beast Is ComingAffirmsTradition defaultA literal future "mark of the beast" will be imposed as a condition of economic participation.Estimated, not verified
- Apocalyptic Prophecy Read Literally FuturisticallyRejectsTradition defaultThe prophecies of Daniel and Revelation should be read primarily as literal predictions of still-future events.Estimated, not verified
Scripture57 positions
- Authority Creeds SubordinateRejectsTradition defaultThe ecumenical creeds and confessions are authoritative only insofar as they faithfully summarize Scripture.Estimated, not verified
- Authority Holy Tradition OrthodoxStrongly affirmsTradition defaultScripture is rightly read only within Holy Tradition: the Fathers, councils, liturgy, and consensus of the Church.Estimated, not verified
Revelation, creation & science33 positions
- Adam Special Creation From DustStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe first human was specially and directly created by God from the dust, not biologically descended from earlier hominins.Estimated, not verified
- Angels Created BeingsStrongly affirmsTradition defaultAngels and other spiritual beings are part of God's created order, made by God.Estimated, not verified
Life & bioethics67 positions
- Abortifacient Contraception WrongStrongly affirmsTradition defaultMethods that can prevent implantation of an already-fertilized embryo (e.g., certain IUDs, emergency contraception) are morally equivalent to early abortion and impermissible.Estimated, not verified
- Abortion Gravely Wrong In PrincipleStrongly affirmsTradition defaultDeliberately ending a pregnancy by killing the unborn is in itself a grave moral wrong.Estimated, not verified
Sexuality & marriage53 positions
- Abortifacient Contraception WrongStrongly affirmsTradition defaultContraceptive methods that may act after fertilization (potential abortifacients) are morally wrong even if other contraception is permitted.Estimated, not verified
- Annulment Recognizes Invalid MarriageAffirmsTradition defaultSome unions that appeared to be marriages were never valid marriages, and the church can rightly declare them null (annulment).Estimated, not verified
Society & politics55 positions
- Active Nonviolent Resistance ObligatoryAffirmsTradition defaultChristians should actively resist injustice through nonviolent means (protest, civil disobedience, noncooperation), not merely abstain from violence.Estimated, not verified
- Almsgiving Is A Binding ObligationStrongly affirmsTradition defaultGiving to the poor is a binding moral obligation, not optional charity, and to withhold from the needy is a sin.Estimated, not verified
Angelology Demonology58 positions
- Angelic Fall Caused By PrideStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe angels fell primarily through pride: refusing subjection to God / seeking to exalt themselves.Estimated, not verified
- Angelic Fall Predates Human FallAffirmsTradition defaultThe angelic rebellion occurred before the fall of humanity, and the serpent's temptation issued from an already-fallen angel.Estimated, not verified
Anthropology55 positions
- Body Essential To PersonStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe body is essential to being a complete human person, not an accidental or dispensable container for the soul.Estimated, not verified
- Body GoodStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe material human body is intrinsically good as created by God.Estimated, not verified
Covenant Law Israel32 positions
- Abrahamic Covenant Foundational And OngoingStrongly affirmsTradition defaultThe Abrahamic covenant is foundational and its promises remain operative for the people of God today.Estimated, not verified
- Believers No Longer Under Laws CondemnationStrongly affirmsTradition defaultBelievers are entirely free from the law's condemning function but remain under its directing function.Estimated, not verified
Mariology Saints75 positions
- All Believers Are SaintsRejectsTradition default"Saints" in the New Testament sense means all believers, not a special canonized class.Estimated, not verified
- Altar Relics Required Or ProperStrongly affirmsTradition defaultIt is fitting (or required) that altars contain the relics of saints.Estimated, not verified
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