Faith Issues - Tasbeha.org Community https://tasbeha.org/community/categories/faith-issues/p58/feed.rss Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:55:47 +0000 Faith Issues - Tasbeha.org Community en-CA Human Nature https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6211/human-nature Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:12:56 +0000 veene11 6211@/community/discussions
In school we're learning about human nature, and the oppinions of philosophers. So i'm writing an essay on my personal oppinion versus the oppinion of the philosophers, and I was wondering, how did God create the nature of humans to be? I know he made humans in his likeness, but if he made the nature of humans good and perfect how would we sin? Or if we are in the likeness of our creator, than it couldnt be evil. So did God create the nature of humans as "just is"?

I'm really curious. ]]> wutz ur favorite verse? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6198/wutz-ur-favorite-verse Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:17:59 +0000 Basant Tawfik 6198@/community/discussions Does meditation really help for concentration? & other..paraliminal https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6182/does-meditation-really-help-for-concentration-other-paraliminal Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:50:56 +0000 mikeforjesus 6182@/community/discussions
will it help me be able to sit down and concentrate so I can get my study done?


Is it wrong to listen to paraliminal tapes?

this is from a question from yahoo.. THE BELOW


Hi, what does this word mean?
hi, what does this word " Paraliminal" mean??Coz its in quotation marks(so i assume its not a word) and its not in the dictionary, so thanks;-)

A breakthrough "Paraliminal" way
to dramatically improve your vocabulary

I couldn't find it in the dictionary either, but looking on Google it seems to me that it is like 'Subliminal' but where in a subliminal message you don't realise you are hearing the messages that are being given to you, with 'Paraliminal' you do and are awrae of them.

I cut this example below. It seems to be associated with a lot of self help stuff..

"Even though the name sounds like “subliminals,” Paraliminals are a completely different animal. There are no hidden subliminal messages on the CDs. What’s unique about Paraliminals is that you actually hear a different voice in each ear. That might sound strange — or even overwhelming — but the way it’s implemented is pleasantly relaxing."

]]> Self esteem!!! https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6193/self-esteem Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:57:06 +0000 Basant Tawfik 6193@/community/discussions Exodus 34:6-7 https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6197/exodus-34-6-7 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:53:41 +0000 clay 6197@/community/discussions
"And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

7Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation." (KJV)

Thanks.]]> Fr. Anthony in Mississauga, ON https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6191/fr-anthony-in-mississauga-on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:59:30 +0000 ProdigalDaughter 6191@/community/discussions Abouna Anthony Messeh will be speaking in Mississauga, Ontario, and where? I'm supposed to be praying with him after his talk on the 14th or 15th but I have no idea where he will be. I didn't want to email him once again and ask, I wouldn't want to bother him. If anyone can point me to a place which has his schedule, I would be so incredibly grateful, thankyou.

Rebecca

God bless.]]> Sola Fide https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6129/sola-fide Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:06:11 +0000 Meena_Ameen 6129@/community/discussions
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thank you everyone, God bless]]> Concentrating in prayer https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6161/concentrating-in-prayer Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:48:53 +0000 abflab91 6161@/community/discussions ]]> Just need a note of clarification https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6113/just-need-a-note-of-clarification Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:58:59 +0000 gregorytheSinner 6113@/community/discussions he says many times that as long as their is day and as their is night, shall their be a descendant on David's Throne.
Im just guessing, but is this descendant on David's Throne, Christ himself, making us the "ever protected people of Israel"?
or is there something I'm not getting?]]> Prayer https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6080/prayer Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:23:09 +0000 clay 6080@/community/discussions
I thought this might be an interesting topic?]]> Theophany...Who is it? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6130/theophany-who-is-it Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:10:42 +0000 f753789 6130@/community/discussions
on the feast of the Theophany as we all know is wen the Lord Jesus Christ was baptised in the Jorden..and we all know the part "And suddenly a voice came from heaven saying "This is my beloved Son in whom i am well pleased" Matthew 3:17

who said this phrase?..the Father? or the Son?

i am confused b/c it says "this is my beloved SON" ..from there it sounds like the father is saying that..however it is known that the Father does not speak and it is the Son that speaks

like we believe in the begining in the creation..wen God spoke ..we believe that it was  Jesus..since Jesus is the incarnate Word (the Logos)

also in John chapter one it says 'in the begining was THE word and the word was WITH God and the word IS God." (Word = God) then it continues to state my previous point about how creation was possible thro Jesus Christ the Son "He was in the begining with God. All things were made thro Him and without Him nothing was made that was made.  in Him was life and the life was the light of men."

pls if i am unclear and u need more clarification pls tell me..i will be more than happy to try to explain further..
thank u in advance

pls keep my weakness in ur prayers
-your sister in Christ
]]> Trinity and Right hand of the Father https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6151/trinity-and-right-hand-of-the-father Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:55:52 +0000 PopeKyrillos 6151@/community/discussions
I get really confused when someone talks about the Trinity. That being Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I really want a sermon by some clergy member of our church that explains what the trinity is and what it means.

The second thing is that I want another sermon by a clergy member that explains what it means when Christ says "sitting at the right hand of the father".

Feel free to post your own definitions and contemplations on these two topics.

PK]]> What're we Made of??? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6115/what-re-we-made-of Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:21:56 +0000 ceaserecs 6115@/community/discussions Symbols of Christmas!!!??? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6058/symbols-of-christmas Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:17:06 +0000 Basant Tawfik 6058@/community/discussions ;D Hey do u guys know why the the type of Christmas tree we use and the red decorations are symbols for christmas ??? !!!???  ;D I know i just like to ask u guys first ;D !!!!  ;) Then i right wut i learned before :D !!!!! ok ??? !!??  :) Well do u know u guys ??? !!??[/center]]]> Topkapi manuscript in Istanbul https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/5933/topkapi-manuscript-in-istanbul Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:31:31 +0000 bigeee 5933@/community/discussions Confessing to the disciples https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6117/confessing-to-the-disciples Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:55:47 +0000 Meena_Ameen 6117@/community/discussions Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6098/are-not-two-sparrows-sold-for-a-copper-coin Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:09:44 +0000 micmek 6098@/community/discussions
Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. Matthew 10:29


Here is the same verse in context Matthew10:27-31:
Matthew10:27-31 said:

“Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:27-31
]]> Creation of Mankind https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6072/creation-of-mankind Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:57:46 +0000 nados 6072@/community/discussions
I have a very simple question, but I couldnt find an answer for it.

Why did God create humans? Is it because he wanted to have rational creatures to love them and love him back? But if that's the reason, then angels have this criteria... so why creating humans after angels?

thanks.]]> Old Testament Referals? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6075/old-testament-referals Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:07:09 +0000 gregorytheSinner 6075@/community/discussions Being Coptic In the Diaspora https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6063/being-coptic-in-the-diaspora Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:32:41 +0000 CertifiedOrthodox 6063@/community/discussions
I'd like to ask your input/opinion on an issue that perhaps many of you are already or have already encountered.

If you are in the diaspora, is Coptic dying out? Are the Coptic hymns being replaced with English ones??

Coptic as a language is a language, in its own right. I don't particularly think our Orthodox faith is dependent on a particular language, but I do feel that the words, the spirituality, and the "way" we pray should be independent of the language.

What I find is that many songs, although theologically correct, are being sung in the Coptic Church in lieu of traditional coptic songs. I think these songs are perhaps "theologically" correct, but not really "orthodox" correct. The fact that they do not contradict our faith does not necessarily mean that they are in accordance with our orthodox spirituality.

There is going to be an issue with the Coptic language for generations to come within the Church; whether in Egypt OR outside Egypt. But what is the answer? Do we do away with Coptic language? or do embrace it even more than before??

What about your youth who neither understand arabic, NOR coptic? What does an arabic speaking Church offer them?? The Coptic songs, when translated in English don't sound as good. Should learning "coptic" be therefore an important part of any sunday school curriculum??

My Opinion:
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Well, just so you know, I'd like to explain where I stand:

I think the Pope should write for more hymns in English. Having said that, until that day comes, i don't feel singing in English nor introducing "theologically correct" English songs in our CHurch is the answer. I feel in doing this, we will dilute our Orthodox Spirituality. Orthodoxy, is not only about our dogma, but also about our "way" of prayer. If we introduce songs that do not subscribe to our spiritual philosophy, nor wisdom, i fear at that point, we would have done a huge disservice to our Church, and to our future generations.

Happy New Year to all of you,
]]> Bringing the New Year with Christ!!! https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6070/bringing-the-new-year-with-christ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:59:47 +0000 Basant Tawfik 6070@/community/discussions
[glow=green,2,300]Bringing in the New Year with Christ[/glow]

[glow=red,2,300]Evaluations:[/glow]
1) are u progressing in ur spiritual life? Or r u moving backwards?
2) Have u kept ur resolutions of the previous years or have u forgotten and neglected them?
3) what sins have u committed? have u tried to avoid these sins and hate them?
4) what have u offered God during the past year?
5) did the positive aspects of ur spiritual life grow?

[glow=red,2,300]New Year Spirtiual Resolutions:[/glow]
1) Prayer- pray more often, it's about quality and quantity. give the Lord ur time and pray from the heart.
2) Bible- read more often, seek seek the information u don't understand. read a new book and take ur reading to a higher level of understanding.
3) Fasting- fast with joy with the same mindset that u r fasting for self-control over ur sins.
4) Confession- when was the last time i confessed? I need to speak to abouna and find out how i can spiritual grow from where i am today with God.

So u guys, ask urself these questions. u don't have to do all of them. u could do one at a time. this year u can try with one, then the next year try with another. God Bless u guys this year and the years that follow.]]> Forgiveness https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/5980/forgiveness Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:48:30 +0000 aidan 5980@/community/discussions
Yesterday in my church we remembered in the gospel how we must forgive 'seventy times seven'(Luke 17).This forgiveness, according to the gospel, is conditional upon the wrong doer repenting. I have always followed the belief that forgiveness should be unconditional. Indeed both our Lord and St Stephen asked that the sins of their persecutors would not be laid upon them-but there is no indication that they repented.

In families and everyday life we have to forgive wrongs without the overt repentance of the person causing the wrong in order to keep the peace.

What do the Fathers say? Or perhaps you have some insight or other information.

Please let me know. Thanks

Aidan]]> Paradise of the Holy Fathers https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6038/paradise-of-the-holy-fathers Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:45:54 +0000 PopeKyrillos 6038@/community/discussions
"Paradise of the holy Fathers"

It is such a great book, and I learned stuff about The church fathers that I didn't know, and personal experiences they never wrote in the synexarium. You can get one on

http://orthodoxbookstore.org/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1626

PK]]> Be watchful.. https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/6039/be-watchful Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:31:48 +0000 mikeforjesus 6039@/community/discussions
(David said Your loving kindness is better than life... therefore my lips shall praise You and my soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness.." maybe the order I said it is wrong.. I don't know exacly what he meant)

. you should rather live in extreme penitence.. maybe eat nothing and do 100000 pushups.. God have mercy.. but I suffer to do 20.. also do not dare to move your body one inch..  okay I am exagerrating.. and I just realised this is kind of the hard life of the monk..  but I may not have all the facts.. I think they might of enjoyed life.. God said in prosperity be joyful..  I don't know what to say else.......




]]> humility https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/5959/humility Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:21:00 +0000 f753789 5959@/community/discussions
Thank u in advance
-sister in Christ]]> Women in Church https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/5766/women-in-church Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:47:56 +0000 5766@/community/discussions
Why also does it say that a woman becomes unclean after having a period, and that no one should touch her? (in the old testament).

Why also cannot a woman enter the Alter (where the alter is)??

Thanks]]> jabez https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/5967/jabez Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:03:52 +0000 Lover of the father 5967@/community/discussions
Thank you]]> Please Pray https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/5995/please-pray Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:36:02 +0000 Meena_Ameen 5995@/community/discussions
We got this very nice house for cheap, very cheap... which is the only reason we got it in the first place... Now we are in such a bad financial state that we are actually considering moving back to the old small apartment, and if we do, theres like no chance wel ever live in another house again.. we just cant afford it... This is the first HOUSE ive ever lived in in my entire life, and i love it... We dont know what to do.. we dont want to go back to our old area thats full of drug dealers and bad people.. This place we live in it so clean and full of very nice people.. It was defiently one of the greatest blessings weve every gotten from God... ANd now, we dont know whats gonna happen.

I know this is a wakeup call from God... hes calling us back to him... and we are definetly coming back... we pray together again.. we almost always go to church... were fasting right now.. and we study the bible together... we need more prayers, my entire family is so upset about this... I was having such a good day at work today and i came home and got one of the worst news ive ever gotten in my life.. moving back.. We need prayers, i need suggestions, on what i should do... please please pray for us.]]> can someone tell me? https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/5978/can-someone-tell-me Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:50:18 +0000 donia_kiwi 5978@/community/discussions is st.luke of the disciple , i think he was not one of them correct me if i was wrong..
the first few verses in Ch.1 shows that someone else few people whom deliver the word to st.luke and he wrote the gospel.. so how st.luke know about all of this?
]]> Praying in Public.. other ... For those who will sacrifice their time for me. https://tasbeha.org/community/discussion/5992/praying-in-public-other-for-those-who-will-sacrifice-their-time-for-me Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:12:50 +0000 mikeforjesus 5992@/community/discussions