2007-01-01 20:52:33 · 5 answers · asked by Susan W 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure.
The two were one until the 11th century, when a schism developed due to an ill-conceived invasion and sacking of Constantinople by western european forces.
The prelate of Constantinople and the bishop of rome failed to resolve the dispute, and the two sides haven't really spoken to each other since.
Both groups are of apostolic origin, have true sacraments, and share similar creeds.
They just can't get along.
2007-01-01 22:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I watched a film on it once... Not that I have much in the way of memory of it... In short, originally they were one thing, with the orthodox faith less geographically close while nothing important was being done, and they corresponded frequently... But the orthodox didn't like responding to a pope and believed in being largely decentrilized, and the catholics didn't like worshipping images as like, differing cannons were made, and there was the east-west schism.
Also see wikipedia, which I didn't bother to read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East-West_Schism
2007-01-01 21:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by yelxeH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not completely. It's so complex that I doubt anyone could master every theological nuance or political powerplay that occurred between the two churches.
But it's definitely one of the more interesting religious stories.
All the best,
Lazarus
2007-01-01 20:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by The Man Comes Around 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry I dont but would be interested to hear from others.
2007-01-01 20:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sure somebody does.
2007-01-01 20:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋