"Orthodoxy's most essential element is its wholly integrated theology which is unique in that it is organically consistent with the theology of the early church. No other confession can make that claim with any sort of credibility......Having said that, Orthodox believers are no different from those in any other group. We're flawed, emotional, unacceptably slavish to our passions at times, and in short, complete and total messes trying the best we can to work out our salvation with fear and trembling."