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  • That's interesteding kf....How did you find out about that?
  • I agree with you marys.... it just confuses me as to what truly is judgement.....Obviously, if we're in Paradise, the chances of us going to Hell for eternity are pretty slim....If I'm in Hades, there probably there isn't a chance that I'll be going…
  • I think that in the case of keeping a child of rape, that this takes a lot of courage and strength. Not everyone is able to support themseleves and a child in a situation of rape, wether its financially or emotionally. However, I don't think you h…
    in Abortion? Comment by kokig May 2004
  • I think you might be thinking about St. Monica and her son Augustinos. She prayed for him for over 20 years that her son would change his ways and become a Christian....He did and he was a great Christian.
  • I could be wrong on this one ..But I always thought the Immaculate Conception had to do with how Jesus was conceived by Mary....Meaning w/o sexual relations which translates into Immaculate or w/o sin. It in no way has anything to do with Mary bein…
  • That's what I thought....Copts aren't the only one that have that misconception....An co-worker of mine also thought that as well....Maybe the churches should think about getting together again like they used to!
  • I think that is great that there is a female counterpart to help Abouna, but I'm not real sure how valid that is.....When I go to Abouna as a female, i know he may not have hands on experience about "female" issues....But I'd be warry of other peopl…
  • Thanks a lot for everyone's input....I guess what it comes down to is not only a matter of difference in baptisim between us and the Catholics, but also other beliefs as well. Does anyone have any idea where there is literature on differnces betw…
  • GJI has the right answer....The uncleanliness thing is not anything new and goes back to our predecessors pre-Jesus. When women had their periods they were considered to be unclean....All of the answers sound good, but i think this is truly the roo…
  • This subject has been on my mind for quite a while....Its very confusing....At first, i thought it was a misconception of words. I have always equated Paradise to be another word for Heaven, and Hades another word for Hell.....But I guess this is a…
  • Just Curious Marmar...did you find the answer to your question? ???
  • How about marriage between Catholics and Coptics? Is there any literature / websites, that discuss this? Or do you have convert one way or the other? I know that when my parents were married (mom - Catholic American / dad - Orthodox) they were ma…