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  • Interesting topic but I doubt you will get the perfect answer here. I would think the best answer is to keep reading the Bible not to be distracted by other readings, talk to Abouna and if you really... really.... really interested you could join a …
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=7564.msg99440#msg99440 date=1232320427] What about the medical profession? I know Coptic doctors who commit abortions simply because their rational is that if they don't do it, someone else will, and so their boss …
  • [quote author=jlomloj link=topic=7561.msg99355#msg99355 date=1232101281] what about not beeing able to get pregnant[/quote] Infertility is a problem that involves both husband and wife equally. More than 10% of reproductive-aged couples are inferti…
  • [quote author=clay link=topic=7496.msg99336#msg99336 date=1232064654] Yes, adultery is something that can and has been forgiven by some Christians today and the past, and expect so in the future; however, it is wrong to assume that everyone is fit f…
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=7496.msg99285#msg99285 date=1231922912] Hi Flex, But can anyone here deny that a man should not divorce his wife on the grounds of adultary? I think for the reasons of emotional neglect etc.. (other than adultary)…
  • Godislove260, my post, more than anything, was exercise of awareness among all readers not meant to be a generalized statement about anyone. Creating a dialogue around why and how is beneficial for everyone, at least from a cerebral standpoint. QT…
  • I am sorry no one has answered you and what I am about to say has nothing to do with spiritual aspect of your friend's situation. I won't try to give anyone advice and I would be the last person to judge anyone but the chances of successful office r…
  • Thank you Hezekiel.
  • clay, I am assuming it’s mcq exam if you are referring to USMLE step I, here are few suggestions: 1. Start by reading what they were asking at the end of the question for example: what is the most likely diagnosis? Or which of the following XXX wou…
  • Thanks Superman for your kind words, the news was shocking to me and I was rumbling when I wrote my post. Knowing her for many years may be I felt guilty because I didn’t push her enough to visit the church. I think as Superman suggested, God is the…
  • Hezekiel and SuperMAN(BAM)  I don't know why, but that got a good laugh outta me. You guys are too funny! I really needed a good laugh before my bedtime.
  • I was not going to post on this thread however I feel I need to so please do not take this as an intended slam in any way.  bigeee, I am not trying to take your joy away but from your previous posts I take it you live close to a Muslim community. A …
  • Bigeee, I think one answer to your feeling is to read the story of Moses Exodus 2 and 3 When Moses wanted to save his people on his own terms and his chosen time, he was a hunted man by the Pharaoh and started running away. Then he waited in the de…
  • [quote author=Hos Erof link=topic=6835.msg91720#msg91720 date=1214557337] [quote author=Hezekiel link=topic=6835.msg91673#msg91673 date=1214522920] [quote author=godislove260 link=topic=6835.msg91669#msg91669 date=1214519813] I have no idea... but I…
  • The official site for H.H Pope Shenoda http://www.copticpope.org/
  • [quote author=Christrules link=topic=6775.msg90919#msg90919 date=1213677648] Hey guys, 1 question How do i know if I have ADHD or if it is the devil side tracking me from studying?? God Bless [/quote] I am almost certain you don’t have ADHD since…
  • godislove260, Spiritually, have faith and no matter what decision you reach, be happy and say to yourself “I know, O LORD, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps. Jeremiah 10:23”                                 …
  • [quote author=QT_PA_2T link=topic=6803.msg91277#msg91277 date=1214029891] Is that the picture of ANba Theophilus the Motran?? He's a metropolitan. He passed away quite some time ago. Can u confirm? That's my great uncle. [/quote] I am not sure, …
  • It all started on Wednesday afternoon around 5:00pm few years ago when I was called to examine a lady in labor. Since she was in early stage of her labor and it was her first baby, I thought she will have the baby next day. After my exam I knew it w…
  • [quote author=Loca4Christ link=topic=6772.msg90913#msg90913 date=1213673627] http://www.stmaryseattle.com/liturgies_en.asp I hope its what you want [/quote] Loca4Christ, do you know how to download Psalms from this site? Thanks in advance
  • Thank you Hezekiel, can't wait to hear part 2
  • mnc_hnn, St. Perter’s story comes to mind in these situations. “Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with t…
  • One time I asked Abona why he throws water not only inside the alter but outside too despite we were only three people in the church that day and no one else was there to bless, he explained that many of "Al-Sowaah" who attended the mass don’t leave…
  • Seizure disorders involve periodic disturbances of the brain's electrical activity, resulting in some degree of temporary brain dysfunction causing convulsive movements in parts of the body. This is the simplest explanation I could come-up with. In …
  • Interesting topic, there is part in liturgy where it says “your blessed promises which eyes have not seen, nor ear heard, nor have occurred to a heart of man. The things you prepared to those who love your holy name” Certainly there is life after d…
  • Thank you godislove260 for sharing his story. CertifiedOrthodox, to my knowledge two Bishops were given the name Theofiles in the last century. Both never made it to motran. The first was the late head of El-Sourian monastery: he was a saint and h…
  • Excellent advice SaintaMaria05, the only thing I would add is to be patient, it takes years to have a church. We live in a small town and our Bishop was very understanding. Finally after 7 years we have a church now. Only question will be asked “can…
  • [quote author=bentBABAyasooa` link=topic=6640.msg88837#msg88837 date=1212020489] Welcome Flexmed :) let me guess, you want to have a career in med.?? [/quote] bentBABAyasooa, I thought the picture in my profile will give away my senior citizen sta…
  • Thank you for the warm welcome. The saint in this picture is H.H. Bishop Theophylis “the late head of the Holy Virgin Monastery-El-Sourian”