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Palamism Explained in Twelve Minutes or Less

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Clark Carlton reveals why 'Palamism' is a Roman Catholic invention to justify heresy, not Orthodox teaching.

Clark Carlton explains that 'Palamism' is a misnomer invented by Roman Catholics, arguing that St. Gregory Palamas merely articulated the Orthodox distinction between God's essence and energies. He frames this as key to understanding God's transcendence and immanence, contrasting it with historical heresies that prioritize human reason over divine paradox.

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