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What exactly is theosis?

Coming from a Protestant background, I've heard of the filioque argument, but I'm at a loss as to why (from a theological standpoint, leaving aside past strife) it would prevent communion. I don't really see why it can't be regarded as within of possibilities that individuals might have justifiably different opinions. I personally can see the logic of the filioque, it seems more reasonable and logical, though it might have been added in the wrong way.

What is the Orthodox view on Protestants? I'm curious especially about whether they think a liturgy should be required. Though I know some Protestant churches do it, I've never been to a liturgical service of any kind.

Put very simply, theosis is the process that one can approach godliness through the refined reason and conscience of the individual. Whether one can achieve this state while alive is debatable ... but certainly after death, one's spirit is judged as much or more by one's own conscience than by any exterior force ... thus even if you had followed a different set of beliefs up until death, HOW and WHY you have acted is paramount.

NB - there's a lot more to it ...