These feelings happen when you feel let down by someone, it is normal to some extent. But also be careful when you feel this way because the devil will also play with your mind..
No one loves me??? That's not true your parents do, your family an…
We know that the Jews killed Christ but we don't blame them for it nor should we go seeking vengeance... And I think the video you posted is very lame because the host asked the pope about why the Vatican is apologizing... when the Vatican was issui…
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GodLovesMe,
First off, it's never safe to use the excuse "such and such won't lead me to hell".
Second, we dress up in church because we are respecting the King of Kings. It i…
I think both ILSM and Michael have valid points.
I agree that the Video has no taste and badly represent the Coptic Church, and although I can see ILSM's zeal and humor the producers of the video might not. I think its probably better to just tell …
Just a suggestion, Try to make the appointment next time during a service and make sure you go too.. so even if the Priest is not there you can at least show the person the church and talk to them till the Priest or servant shows up.. Or even bette…
Does anyone have the saint that said:
When doing Baptism the person should be immerse in running cold water first (Ie river?), and if there is no running cold water available it should be done in a tub , and if there is no tub available water can…
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I talked to him and succeeded in getting him to remove the video. The key with these people …
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What makes him think we are monophisite?
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Because comments like these
"I wanna make something clear. many people even Eastern orthodox think that we and orien…
How do I go to heaven?
Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free ind…
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let's keep the dialogue open at the unofficial level, eg. by visiting each other's churches and making long-lasting friendships. this supports the work done by the clergy o…
As Christians we are not here to take revenge on Jews for the Death of Christ... Christs death means our Salvation, If Christ wasn't Crucified would we be saved?
If Christ wanted people who represent him (Christians) to take revenge would He have f…
Isn't the See of Rome (technically) Constantinople? because didnt the see of Rome move to Constantinople after Rome got burned and Constantine the Great established Constantinople as the Capital of the Christian Empire and thus the See (patriarch of…
It is best if you re-direct the Glory to God.
Friend: Hey " (fill in your name) " you are so humble/good/caring/sweet/giving/trustworthy/loving I could not have done this without you.
You: Thank you, but Thank the Lord for He is my teacher and…
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Seriously, we should find hope in God each day, not in trying to make prophecies fit particular events.
I grew up in a Protestant community that did this all the time.…
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as coptic christian, i congratulate the coptic church for being so passive. People, try to understand. the people in the Tahrir square sitting there day and ni…
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It is more accurate to say that the Protestants agree with the Catholic position since they adopted it from Augustine of Hippo very early on. 1000 years in fact before …
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The Qudas al Habashy is the Liturgy of St. John the Beloved. There is nothing wrong with the …
The Qudas al Habashy is the Liturgy of St. John the Beloved. There is nothing wrong with the liturgy its beutiful but we use the Liturgy of St. Mark in our Church (aka st Basil.)
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They do not baptize by submersion, they just sprinkle water on the person to be baptized and call it a day. That is not baptism.
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This is completely false.
I c…