Social Credibility

Definition

The material argues that the Church’s subordination to the state weakened its authority; only a weakening of dependence on the state could restore its credibility in society.

Episodes

• 051 — History of the Russian Orthodox Church — Topic 14

Related Concepts

• Church Authority In Society

Biblical References

• Galatians 3:28 — *There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female—for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. *
• Colossians 3:11 — *Here there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all and in all. *