POV of the Orthodox church during the creation of church Denominations (This would have been better as a meme, but I have become way too comfortable with this format to change it now)
Catholicism: "From now on, we shall elect one man to be above us all as a divine representative. Oh an priests need to be celibate because reasons!"
Meanwhile Byzantium raises her eyebrow. "Um, I don't think that is how it's supposed to work," she says slowly as she looks with her hands crossed.
Beginning of Protestantism: "We are tired of these Catholic rules. They are crooked and misleading. We want to do it the right way!"
The rest of the Orthodox world smiles: "Good for you."
Protestants: "No more Latin! Priests can marry again!"
Orthodoxy: "Great starts. I see this going places."
Protestants: "And no more Eucharists because it reminds us of the Catholics!"
Orthodoxy: "What? No go back. Go back!"
Protestants: "We are dividing?"
Orthodoxy, slouched and muttering: "Go figure."
Other denominations: "We must work hard and respect the word of God."
Orthodoxy says cautiously: "Okay?"
Other denominations: "That is why you must be perfect in every way to get into Heaven!"
The rest of Orthodoxy blinks flabbergasted: "That's it. I'm done. Take care," they mutter swaying their hands and walking away.
