[quote author=Hezekiel link=topic=7262.msg96317#msg96317 date=1225050568]
[quote author=godislove260 link=topic=7262.msg96267#msg96267 date=1224928758]
If you look at the context of the verse :
'"Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen and u…
If you look at the context of the verse :
'"Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen and understand. What goes into a man's mouth does not make him 'unclean,' but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him 'unclean.' "
shows that Ch…
Dear brother, I think you misunderstood me, please forgive me if my words seemed harsh..
I didn't mean to imply you were uncivilized in any way, believe me I know I'm in no position to judge you... And anyways this was not meant as a personal attac…
[quote author=Hezekiel link=topic=7211.msg96133#msg96133 date=1224641840]
[quote author=godislove260 link=topic=7211.msg96041#msg96041 date=1224583280]
prayer as a form of punishment !?
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Penance includes some form of punishment. In the old …
I've heard once that the pinkish spot in the middle is actually the real flesh (I mean outwardly) I know the bread really changes into the flesh...
has anyone heard the same???
if not, wht's that pinkish spot in the middle??
Hello mikeforjesus,
the feeling of not wanting to live anymore or just being tired of it all is a feeling we all can have sometimes, especially for those of us who are attending university.
You're not at school anymore, you go through a big change…
The pope was just recently in Ethiopia and visitied the Ethiopian Pope...
I have never heard anyone express any sign of animosity toward the Ethiopian church, if there is any 'animosity' in any Egyptian's heart (both muslims and christians), than it…
It's very good of you to realize that there is a problem and to be worried about your friend and to take responsibility for the trouble you might cause. But remember God is such a merciful and kind God. If you repent and show remorse for your action…
Mabsoota, wow you seem like a very mature person having handled your youth so well, but I would just like to add: Having gone to catholic schools both in Egypt and in Europe, I must say doesn't mean you don't get to mingle with people with different…
actually I think the coptic orthodox icons are always 1 finger, I don't think official coptic orthodox icons can have two fingers, but I might be mistaken...
[quote author=epchois_nai_nan link=topic=7185.msg96032#msg96032 date=1224567939]
The way I see it, first and foremost in getting the most out of your spiritual life is humility, and complete and total submission. The very word 'contract' defies th…
[quote author=epchois_nai_nan link=topic=7185.msg95934#msg95934 date=1224496188]
I reckon ppl worry too much about their UAI...there really are other ways to get around in life. I mean of course its great to have, but people love to panic about it m…
Hezekiel, I made this topic so we can discuss this. Each person can share their thoughts in a civilized discussion. This is not equal to playing judge and jury.
I just think it's very dangerous to have a macchiavellistic attitude when it comes to r…
I think our sister churches are the ones who belong to the Oriental Orthodox family
the others belong to the Eastern Orthodox family of churches, with those we have some minor differences I think, but I'm not sure what exactly... they are the Greek,…
I didn't say they weren't everywhere, my point is that they're 'catholic' just by name...
And I also didn't know there were so many coptic schools around the world, I wonder how 'coptic' the schools are?