I don't think it is selfish at all. St Paul I think somewhere states that he prefers the bachelor life and wishes others were like him also.
If you are not in love with a man/woman, and you are not interested in marriage, then there's no point in …
[quote author=Adonijah link=topic=8819.msg110541#msg110541 date=1266051266]
I recently told my mum that I wanted to get a dog and live single in an appartment because I'm not up for a relationship. I am also not up for being a nun (although I wanted…
Hi Fr. Kyrollos,
Nice to hear from you!
[quote author=Fr. Kyrillos link=topic=8778.msg110529#msg110529 date=1266019851]
CertifiedOrthodox,
There are many models of atonement and words such as ransom, exchange, price, penalty, et. al., all have a…
thanks fellas,
I'm reading it right now.
You know, page 4 states that Christ was born without the original sin. Wouldn't that mean that His Body would not have died?
This is just becoming more and more confusing. Anyway, i'll finish the books a…
Apparently, the latest news is that the Greek Patriarch in Jerusalem sold a lot of land that belonged to the CHurch to the Israelis right from under the nose of his congregation.
He is the most hated man now in the Greek Orthodox Church. They have…
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8809.msg110441#msg110441 date=1265927913]
The I of Christ is the same I as the Word. Christ is the Word incarnate. It is best to humbly bow before the mystery and not ask how it works. Most adults don't know …
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8778.msg110442#msg110442 date=1265928101]
I think we all know what you mean, but it is not appropriate to categorise two views so simply and then oppose them. I am reading On The Incarnation again and cannot …
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=8778.msg110402#msg110402 date=1265864575]
Certified Orthodox, If you ask a priest and get a different answer from that of another does that make them or the church wrong? No, because both answers are right. If you th…
There's a really good mp3 that I listen to when I'm sad or stressed - i'll send u the link.
Otherwise, the root cause of stress is worry. What are you worried about?
Fr. Peter,
Let me simplify this:
Dr Mina's video mentions that the reason why Christ came to die is in order to pay back the divine Justice. He then explains that this is "MEDIEVAL" thought that came into the Church during the missionary period of…
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8778.msg110423#msg110423 date=1265904789]
Hi
It's not helpful to ask such questions. Theology should not be reduced to soundbites.
I know you don't mean to be unhelpful. I would suggest you listen to the se…
It doesnt make sense how they insist that women should be covered and marry a woman based on that foundation, yet, when it comes to the crunch, they've shot themselves in the foot.
Apparently divorce rates are increasing in Saudi Arabia. Their stup…
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=8778.msg110402#msg110402 date=1265864575]
Certified Orthodox, If you ask a priest and get a different answer from that of another does that make them or the church wrong? No, because both answers are right. If you th…
Guys,
Please do not be upset with me for saying ANY of this; but I'm going to be really bold here.
ChildofOrthodoxy and Fr. Peter are 1st and foremost correct. We should spend the time to read all this. I didnt need anyone to tell me that.
So wha…
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8778.msg110337#msg110337 date=1265816508]
But it is very hard for you to actually learn very much.
You would not consider yourself knowledgeable in Accounting if you asked an Accountant 5 questions, however …
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8778.msg110328#msg110328 date=1265810730]
Well the best place to start is by reading On the Incarnation by St Athanasius and then taking things from there.
Here is an edition of it...
http://www.archive.org…
I think we have 1 or 2 persons in our Church who are masters in Theology. But I doubt even that they agree amongst themselves.
I remember, they even disputed over a few issues, which for me, were quite irrelvant.
I agree with Fr. Peter, anyone te…
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8799.msg110323#msg110323 date=1265799170]
This is a good article, glance through it...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_man
He is Son of God of course, but he is also Son of Man. It seems to be an ancien…
Thanks Fr. Peter,
I just asked the person who told me that, and they completely forgot what they said! lol
THen they remembered!
But this is what they said:
Tell me what you think: These are the logical steps that led to the conclusion that God …
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8795.msg110282#msg110282 date=1265752280]
Everything and everyone after 451 AD.
Father Peter
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451 was what? Chalcedon?
lol... Wasn't John Chrysostom after Chalcedon? or was he before?
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8778.msg110281#msg110281 date=1265752226]
I would probably expect that some people in each congregation would be theologically literate to a reasonably high degree. Ideally I would sort of expect it to be par…
[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=8796.msg110269#msg110269 date=1265749867]
You are striking at two different topics, and trying to put a common thread between them.
The Holy Son, and the Holy Spirit are Existent for all time with the Father.…
[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=8795.msg110275#msg110275 date=1265751716]
CertifiedOrthodox,
None of our holy and God-bearing Fathers are heretics.
About your other question, I hope that I live to see our Coptic Orthodox Church filled wi…
[quote author=minagir link=topic=8778.msg110261#msg110261 date=1265745054]
CertifiedOrthodox, start a new post with this question...i think it's an important that need to be there for others to see and not confuse with the current post.
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I …
Can someone kindly tell me who the heretics are? Or which of the fathers are not heretics, but have caused disputes with other orthodox churches?
THanks
I think when Fr. Peter can confirm this, it will be better.
Fr. Peter, the fact that God gave His Only Son to save us means the following:
* That He is NOT selfish. He gave something that is His, and that was done in order to give us life.
* If God…
[quote author=Tzegemariam link=topic=8794.msg110238#msg110238 date=1265734872]
Selam everyone,
I have a question,
During this Lent are we supposed to avoid conversation, or things that would make us laugh?
Because i have friends in a lot of my cl…