[quote author=SuperMAN(BAM) link=topic=8835.msg110758#msg110758 date=1266372724]
what are the ages?
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I didn't ask, but he looks around 29 ?? not sure. I'm in my early 20's.
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=8835.msg110760#msg110760 d…
Hi Zam,
Yes. You MUST forgive me. I type so fast, and when I think of a question, I just post it in the same window where I had the idea of the question.
Thank you very much for sharing. I'm really sorry about your situation. I totally understand…
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=8835.msg110753#msg110753 date=1266372185]
Obviously, he wants to get to know you. If you are interested go, if not--do not.
If you go, make sure he picks up the tab. At least that way you are not out anythi…
[quote author=SuperMAN(BAM) link=topic=8835.msg110751#msg110751 date=1266371937]
don't go
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What!?
For a coffee!??
I didnt think someone would tell me not to go. I was hoping for some advice on how to go without giving the impression to o…
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=8807.msg110745#msg110745 date=1266370458]
I agree with you in that regard.
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Actually, I found the story quite funny as well. lol
[quote author=minagir link=topic=8833.msg110744#msg110744 date=1266370302]
[quote author=CertifiedOrthodox link=topic=8833.msg110741#msg110741 date=1266369886]
Look,
I'm dying to know what Odsah means. Why do you have to say words that only you and…
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=8807.msg110740#msg110740 date=1266369843]
I am just talking about their framework of dealing with this particular case. It is focal only to their religion.
If the same situation arose in the Coptic Church, i…
Look,
I'm dying to know what Odsah means. Why do you have to say words that only you and a few elite understand them? Remember, most of us here are still learning english.
iLoveStMark,
You make some good points. I guess that's what he means the…
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=8807.msg110736#msg110736 date=1266369393]
The issue of morality, in this case, is irrelevant to us since it concerns the conduct under Islamic Law/Tradition.
Who cares?!
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I disagree.
We all share…
[quote author=gregorytheSinner link=topic=8807.msg110434#msg110434 date=1265919230]
This might be just me, but don't you guys feel somewhat bad for the guy? I don't see how this coulda happened in the first place, but in my opinion "some sort of" p…
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=8833.msg110730#msg110730 date=1266368436]
I believe the kissing of the hand is part of the process in greeting the major clergy. The second part is bringing the forehead down to the level of the hand to show …
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8833.msg110723#msg110723 date=1266358317]
It feels rather rude that you have quoted my comments and then posted the very opposite as if I said the opposite to what I actually did.
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Let's think about …
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8833.msg110719#msg110719 date=1266357845]
Why repeat the same thing over and over.
You must do whatever you choose.
I have already explained that the practice has great value, I am not sure why you are sayi…
[quote author=Marina6 link=topic=8788.msg110718#msg110718 date=1266356907]
hey,
i was just listening to a sermon yesterday about this same topic and i thought of you because i read this thread before but i was too lazy to look for it. then i went on…
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8833.msg110714#msg110714 date=1266354139]
Why does the fact it might be cultural mean that it has no spiritual value?
All of the things we do are cultural. The fact is that the Coptic Orthodox Church is THE …
[quote author=ZanAmrikai link=topic=8788.msg110654#msg110654 date=1266272453]
The Bible says (Paul) that "A true Jew is anyone whose heart is right with God" (Living Bible)--so that who we seem to be on the outside is of little consequence compared …
[quote author=minagir link=topic=8833.msg110699#msg110699 date=1266347232]
CertifiedOrthodox,
What do you think of metanias to bishops?
In general of course...it's maybe different with you being a girl....
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Hi Mina,
Good question.
I did…
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8788.msg110695#msg110695 date=1266337605]
It is not appropriate to speak in a way which criticises someone who has already clearly been through a great deal of stress, even if we do not mean to criticise.
Th…
Fr Peter,
if someone tells us that their husband or wife is not a christian, and does not love christ, and subsequently this is the reason for divorce, SURELY Christ Himself would prefer that you stick with the person you've married anyway?
Surel…
Mina,
I didnt understand a word from your last post.
Anyway, Fr Peter said that:
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8788.msg110227#msg110227 date=1265669947]
It is also the case that clergy can be flattered into thinking they are more spir…
[quote author=coptic youth link=topic=8788.msg110680#msg110680 date=1266326411]
You kiss the hands of the priest, as he holds the Lords body and blood. Simple.
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Yeah, but some priests, and I know them personally, like to have their hands k…
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8788.msg110227#msg110227 date=1265669947]
It is also the case that clergy can be flattered into thinking they are more spiritual than they are. And the praise of others can convince someone that what others t…
[quote author=ZanAmrikai link=topic=8788.msg110654#msg110654 date=1266272453]
The Bible says (Paul) that "A true Jew is anyone whose heart is right with God" (Living Bible)--so that who we seem to be on the outside is of little consequence compared …
Aiden,
The worst, most wicked people i've ever come across in my life happen to be Coptic Orthodox. From priests, to bishops. From servants to just anyone.
I don't think religion makes a difference.
In fact, the worst experiences in my life was…
[quote author=DimyanCoptic link=topic=8812.msg110454#msg110454 date=1265936992]
I completely lost faith. I dont remember the last time i actually spoke to God, I'm not even sure if he exists. No matter how convincing people's answers are, i still ca…
[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=8819.msg110585#msg110585 date=1266185128]
i think a good alternative is living with other single people, Christians if possible and ideally same sex.
i had to leave home to study and i had 2 years in student rooms a…
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=8809.msg110571#msg110571 date=1266127219]
Certified Orthdox, this is a very good question and has caused many debates and schisms in the past. The nature of Christ is definetly a difficult subject to grasp. I suggest…
Adijonah,
There is nothing wrong with your wish to be single. You are happy with your own company. That's fine, and you do come across as someone independent.
But what IF there was someone that liked that? What if there was someone who could make…