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I find it refreshing how zealous you guys are in sticking to our conservative roots. Would you be surpised to know that John Paul II does not think too much about the blood of Christ or the salvation by His precious blood? Would it surprise you i…
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no no no, if anything I'm the one who should be apologizing. I realized now after rereading my earlier comment, that I came off a bit harsh, which was honestly something un-intended. I do apologize, i was merely attempting to throw in a differing …
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Call me liberal, but I find his actions simply him being diplomatic. The fact that he praised Islam or even called it 'divine' doesn't necessary make him a heretic, more a 'politician' lol [even though CLEARLY it isn't.] We all know very well how …
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After contacting a couple of people, I'm honestly not sure whether spousal abuse is considered grounds for divorce. However, I do know, pre-marital fraud, is sometimes accepted as a valid reason.
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what about spousal abuse? Isn't that grounds for divorce?
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homosexuality is simply a sin. fighting the unnatural urges and overcoming them means a person has/is trying to repent, and so nothing can hold back a repentant sinner from serving.
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From what my priest/teachers have always taught me, smoking is considered wrong because of it's harmful effects on the human body. Our body is a gift from God, doing anything to harm it, is considered a sin. And since medical evidence has linked s…
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I don't really know if this helps or not, but I use a Coptic translation of the Bible. http://www.bibliacoptica.com/links/horner.html I just search for the verse I want and match it up. I suppose in theory, you can do the same for specific words…
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Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE has something that they pride themselves on. The fact that your conceited doesn't make you a bad person, for you at least recognize the gifts you have [unlike others who love to complain about what they don't have.] H…
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Some of the things they do are just unacceptable. The common thing is to dress as a priest and preach to people that Orthodoxy is wrong, that they have converted because protestantism is the truth. They sometimes, but not as often, pull poor beggars…
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Well yea, if youth-group leaders can avoid incorporating Protestant hymns and songs, then I'm sure they would've done it. I'm positive that although they allow them, they don't promote them. We seem to keep forgetting that a lot of youth ask to si…
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As much as I agree with you, I see that the positives outweigh the negatives when it comes to 'opening' up and allowing these songs. I've always held the belief, that 'if it's too hot, get out of the kitchen.' If you find Orthodoxy hard and undesi…
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Try to work on finding some alone-time for yourself. as over-stated as it might be, it's actually quite under-appreciated.
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From my experiences with friends who have turned to Protestantism, it's never been about our youth introducing themselves to Protestantism, but rather Protestantism introducing itself to them, mainly through the media. As you all must know, 90% of …
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After first reading this thread, I couldn't agree more, for I am too not so fond of charismatic worship. But to be completely fair and not close-minded, I would like to point out that as Orthodox Christians we accept some sort of 'charismatic' wors…
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I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the distribution of the Holy Body. I've only read [never seen] that according to the Liturgy of St. James, the body is placed into the hand of the recipient [like some of our Catholic brothers]. A…
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are you guys sure abouna fanous passed on? i didn't hear of that?
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identity crises. in my opinion, most youth have 'split' personalities. They have two [sometimes more] different identities, where the same person who goes to church, serves, acts a certain way on sundays, is not the person seen by others outside o…
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I think its wonderful, how people can come here and ask the religion-based questions that are on their minds. Personally, these are the kinda questions that I'd want to know the answers to [just so I can know a little more about my religion.] Odds…
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i know most christians give muslims a bad rep, based on the actions of MANY of their radical fellows but, we can't make such a generalization. to be honest, and based on my first hand experiences; i trust my life in the hands of some of my muslim …
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interestingly enough, i found this on wikipedia " One Armenian torch-bearer, Soukias Tchilingirian, claims: "It's not a miracle. The Greek priests bring in a lamp - one that has been kept burning for 1,500 years - to produce the Holy Fire. For pilg…
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I recall our priest saying it Omonoghenees, was written by Abba Athanasius.
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I didn't fully read the entire thread, but i'd like to share a story. A family friend who is a priest, was known for taking an 'eternity' to pray his mass, to the point that his congregation complained and begged him to speed up. So that Sunday h…
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I thought James fled with the others? I only remember hearing/reading that John stayed because the High Priest knew of him, and Peter followed at a distance.
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1. Fulfillment of Christ's prophecy 2. As mentioned, a reaction of fear possibly to show that no disciple was greater than the other. During the Holy Passion of Christ, Peter seems to be the most outspoken of the apostles, as well as the most menti…
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I know its sort of a catch22. i remember reading somewhere, that at one point one of the muslim rulers of jerusalem, demanded to enter with the patriarch to witness the miracle firsthand. Idon't get why they don't allow someone to accompany the …
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St. Macarius the Great once said that a monk shouldn't be moved by either or... granted he was specifically referring to monks, but still i see it smart to be somewhat withdrawn from praise/criticism [WITHIN LIMITS of course.] personally speaking…
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Reason I asked was because, while thinking about it i noticed that performing an abortion is something [wrong] done for another person. Just as, killing someone in war is also something [wrong] done for another person/cause.
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Father Peter mentioned in another thread, that 'turning the other cheek' was a better way to live [if one is able to live by it]. however, seeking justice is Not wrong whatsoever!
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Since we're on the subject of marriage, i was just wondering: Was marriage always something holy? Or was the holiness bestowed upon it, when Jesus blessed it?