Churches seek to offer pastoral support and theological insight to their faithful, even as the community's self-understanding evolves in the midst of a pluralistic environment. This collection of texts explores various ways in which the Churches of the Orthodox tradition respond to the challenges of a postmodern world.
The authors identify the opportunities our era provides for Christian witness, promoting through their positions the purpose of healing wounds and renewal within a diverse society. The discussion includes the following topics: cultural identity and ethnic conflict, globalization and human rights, violence, forgiveness and reconciliation, global mission and spirituality.