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#12177 What’s the Strongest Argument Against Eastern Orthodoxy? - Jimmy Akin

N/A • 1 maj 2025

While Catholicism and Orthodoxy share deep roots, key differences remain—especially on authority. We explore one of the most compelling arguments against Orthodoxy and also touch on Catholic miracles, lost apostolic letters, and starting fruitful Bible studies with Protestants.

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