The Intercommunion

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The word ecumenism used to describe the attempts done by Christians to restore between them the close relationship of the past and regain unity among them. The Greek words oikoumenē which means "the whole inhabited world", oikos which means "house" and oikoumenikos which "means open to or participating in the whole world" are the origins of the word ecumenism.
Separations in the Christian church is a centuries old event and it goes back to the years when Christianity was still growing and when the church was confronted by disagreement and arguments about belief. Unimportant disputes and doctrinal disagreements led to divisions between Christians. There were many problems that led to the division of the one church, like the heresies (Arianism, …show more content…

It indicates to the separated Christian churches and to the longing for the shared goals and unity between the different parts of the church. Intercommunion turned into an complex issue because different churches have different theological traditions. The Orthodox Christians say that intercommunion is impossible and they address the issue through the Eucharistic Ecclesiology which says that the unity of the church is gained through the Eucharistic unity, the Dogmatic unity (unity in faith) and Ecclesial unity (unity in the local bishop). The Scripture accepts only one fact: either taking Communion or not taking it at all. Taking communion and being a member in a church are all a one thing, because a person's belonging to a church is showed and demonstrated by where that person takes …show more content…

But there is the chance of people who accept or deny certain fundamentals of faith. The following points can be taken to decide regarding ecumenism. Today, one main ecumenical unity is emphasized among evangelicals and Roman Catholics. When promoting such unity, advocates argue that both groups are God-honoring systems of faith. But there are fairly large differences between the two groups. Both have different religions practices and beliefs, different thoughts about the way of salvation, interpreting the Bible, the priesthood of believers, the nature of man, the work of Christ on the cross, and others. Such numerous differences between what Evangelicals say and what the Roman Catholic Church says make any effort for joint harmony between the two impossible. No matter which side, many people refuse to accept this notion. Any serious Catholic believer about faith will reject what an Evangelical Christian believer considers important, and vice-versa. On the other hand, ecumenism can draw benefits when opinions regarding certain issues are agreed between theologically divergent groups. For example, holding the same social position in the view of the a traditional family and caring for the homeless and the sick. Thus, the pursuit of common goals can lead to unity. Furthermore, the main goal of the ecumenical movement is addressed in the Scripture where clear guidance is given about how Christian believers have to

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