Couragous and Fireproof (both terrible movies by the same horrendous production company) have really only taught me one thing. That is: unless your job involves some physically heroic thing (like being a firefighter who saves someone from a collapsi…
Saskatchewan, Canada!
Come on, Mina. So educated in theology, yet you don't know anything about the greatest country in the world. Must be because your'e from Jersey
:P
Ray
Didn't say I liked him, endorsed him or anything like that. The quote is funny and cute, and on point, though. :P
As for Blessed Augustine. It puts me in center ground between those who consider him saint, and those who consider him not. He was "a g…
Pomegranate,
Welcome to the Church. The House of God which He has lovingly also made into the house of the "messed." If you look to your right, as we walk through the door, you will find those who sit at His right hand. Some of the messiest of them …
In the interest of honesty, as a moderator, I've also wanted it to be changed back, but the answer was also "No." And with no real explanation either but I guess thats just the way it is LOL.
There is an immense difference between the sort of church Fr. Antony Paul is speaking about and those so called "mission" churches whos sole mission (not found in the mission statement) is rebellion. Fr. Antony Paul services an Orthodox church, with…
Im dying of laughter. Like I look like a madman dying of laughter at Mina's comment and IrishPilgrims response. I took a screenshot photo so that I can post it every time as evidence that Irishpilgrim has never actually read a post in his mind witho…
We can make the statement that Bishop David supports Abouna Antony. He said it himself. If, as you say, Rem, that implies he supports protestantism, so be it. And for the record, by calling Fr. Pishoy Salama the Pastor of his church, I was not at al…
The problem with Abouna Antony Messeh is that he is backed by some Bishops. While Anba Suriel took the great and diligent work of his office to heart and stood against his use of heterodox sources, Bishop David has been quoted as saying, "Those who …
My problem with "mission churchs" is twofold.
1) Often times, they are merely rebel churches that do anything to steer away from Orthodox tradition under the false and foolish impression of gaining souls to Christ. Minasoliman, the church you refer…
Agape, all!
Unlike the theologians whove responded here, I'm not as well versed in the issue. I would however like to stress a point that's been made time and again on this thread; that we cannot dogmatize what is dogma. If we do this, we end up eng…
Must say that I havent heard, but it would not surprise me at all lol! In my church, they have "prayer meetings" whenever stuff goes wrong in Egypt, where they bring in a wonderful line up of politicians to come give speeches from the church pulpit.…
In terms of the benefits of visiting Jerusalem, I agree, that they are not that great. As for whatever reason HH had for prohibiting Jerusalem pilgrimages, the reasons are many. None which I ascribe too, and none which need be any case for excommuni…
The way I see it, to claim obedience in a matter such as this is only half the story. There is a canonical problem with using an excommunication for any political reason. But that is a dead horse which we needn't beat. Obedience to such "commands" f…
Just a thought (and I don't mean to be smug in keeping it short but I am driving while writing this lol), but would you not agree that statistics really mean nothing to the individual?
Ray
Hey Gabe!
I haven't taken a look at the talk yet. It actually took my a while to find the link. I'll have a listen. For the record my dude, make it easier to find your links man (or as you unholy Aussies would say "mate,")
Ray
"In terms of cultural acceptance, I can tell you that the French are more aware of the Coptic Orthodox Church than any other European Country. Tell someone you are Coptic, and they'll love you."
That's interesting! I never expected that. I was just …
Coptsabroad, you are an extremely disrespectful person. As an admin, I could remove your above comment, and even ban you for the disrespect that your portray to an administrator on this site. Rather than do that, I think I will Personally decide to …