How I Discovered Orthodoxy and Left Man-Made Religion Behind

In this class, Anthony Ally shares how he discovered the Orthodox faith and overcame the man-made twists of Scripture that are so common in modern Christianity. He explains how Orthodoxy reveals the true Biblical meaning behind the birth of the greatest of all women, the Holy Theotokos, who represents all of mankind and points us toward transformation in Christ. Anthony contrasts this with the false promises of groups such as Pentecostal megachurches under leaders like Joel Osteen and the teachings of Mormon figures like Mitt Romney, showing how both ultimately fall short of the truth. He warns that Orthodoxy is not about practicing empty rituals but about worshiping in Spirit and in Truth. Every vespers service, every matins/orthros, and every Divine Liturgy is an opportunity to truly encounter Christ. If we neglect this calling, we risk allowing hollow substitutes to take the place of the Gospel and to lead people away from salvation.