The Church in the Postcommunist World
Christos Yannaras
Abstract The collapse of the Communist regimes Eastern Europe is evidence only triumph Western‐style consumerism. Church's influence on society, both in East and West, very limited. This situation result historical factors which may be traced back to early Middle Ages. Historical materialism offspring medieval Western version Christianity which, under rationalistic moralistic pressure, transformed God into a dead authoritarian concept. A brief analysis terms ratio logos offered illustration different mindsets Churches. metaphysical revolution brought modern world was rebellion against understanding God. Historically, Orthodoxy has lacked confidence advance its own view but it can contribute an Church based notions personhood relation that offers most fruitful way forward.
International Journal for the Study of the Christian Church