2007-09-17 11:23:39 · 4 answers · asked by Theban 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, I'm Eastern Orthodox and I find most people I encounter in the USA know extremely little about it, and they know even less about Oriental Orthodox. And I just learned about the Aramaic texts about three weeks ago. So there is some truth to your question.
As to why, I think it's because intellectually the USA has been European and Protestant, and even Europe has been provincial. Even the Roman Catholic authors I have read are either (these days) silent about Eastern Christianity or (in previous years) were abusive towards it (Hillaire Belloc is who I have in mind). That's an over generalization as I've written it but the heart of it correctly describes my experience, and I've read a lot.
I myself have posted several answers in the last week or so here mentioning Eastern Christianity.
I've rambled. I hope my answer helps a little.
2007-09-17 14:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by wilsonch0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know who told you this, but it is not true at all.
I'm a Christian, and I learned about this stuff when I was about 12 years old.
2007-09-17 18:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who told you so??? I'm a Christian and I know about it. Maybe not each and every Christian knows it, but most do.
2007-09-17 18:31:22 · answer #3 · answered by Millie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What on earth are you talking about?
2007-09-17 18:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by Agellius CM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋