His Holiness Pope Shenouda III’s interview with Aghapy TV – Response to George Habib

The lecture discusses the concept of Orthodox faith in confronting heresies and false teachings, showing that the Church, whenever faced with persecution or doctrinal attacks, grows stronger through divine grace. His Holiness Pope Shenouda III explains that theology is not a mere philosophical study but a spiritual power that clarifies faith and guides life, and it must be approached simply, without complex arguments or vain debates. Faith is not against reason but above it, completing what the mind cannot grasp and leading the believer into a deeper knowledge of God. The Pope warns that those who study theology must have humility, as pride or intellectual arrogance can lead to heresy, as seen in some ancient thinkers.
He also stresses the danger of quoting the Church Fathers out of context or without accurate translation, since misunderstanding can produce doctrinal errors. The Pope insists on holding firmly to true Orthodox beliefs and rejecting any teaching that contradicts the nature of God or Church doctrine. He gives examples of modern heresies and explains that the proper response is not excommunication but patient teaching that reveals truth and strengthens faith.
Finally, he affirms that the Church remains steadfast on the rock of faith, facing every heresy with biblical truth and sound Orthodox teaching, for false doctrines are defeated not by force but through enlightened conviction by the Holy Spirit.

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