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  • Actually, I believe here's how it works: A council convenes and nominates some number of metropolitans/bishops (I don't know how many nominees there are). Then, a special mass is prayed in which the names of the nominees are placed on the altar. At …
    in Papal Selection Comment by LightBearer April 2005
  • hey all, I actually asked an abouna this question recently. Here's the basic answer: As jfranklin mentioned, in the old days, the water was unsafe to drink, which is why wine was often used (including during the times of our Lord, which explains wh…
    in cheers? Comment by LightBearer January 2005
  • socoolbishoy, I understand how you feel. It pains me to think of people dying in agony. But I will add, sometimes we can't ever possibly understand why things happen but I think we have to trust God's infinite wisdom in any case. I mean, I guess thi…
    in WHY GOD? WHY? Comment by LightBearer January 2005
  • Hey all--I agree that we must be ready at any time for our own ends but for those who are interested about the things written in Revelations and the Second Coming, go to: http://www.suscopts.org/literature/orthodoxfaith.html Scroll down to the part…
    in Jesus 2nd coming signs Comment by LightBearer January 2005
  • Another difference between the Coptic and Catholic faith is that Catholics believe in the "immaculate conception" meaning that St. Mary was born WITHOUT original sin and is a co-redeemer with Christ. In the Coptic faith, we obviously reject this no…
    in The Catholic Faith Comment by LightBearer January 2005
  • sorry to get in so late on this topic, but angelofGod, here's what I think. Part of your role as being his friend is not just to "be there" for him, but to advise him. If you know something is wrong and he's blind to it, it is your responsibility t…
    in a question Comment by LightBearer January 2005
  • I would also point out the following verse: "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful. All things are lawful, but not all things edify." 1Cor 10:23 Thus, even when your DARE teacher says that once you're 18, you can legally cho…
    in Is smoking a sin? Comment by LightBearer January 2005
  • Hey...I know this discussion may have died down a bit...but I found this really great lecture that explains many of these verses that are harder to understand. Here it is: http://www.suscopts.org/messages/lectures/christlecture7.pdf If anyone has…
    in Jesus and God Comment by LightBearer December 2004
  • Anybody know why we have different dates for Christmas? There may be no right or wrong date for Christmas but knowing the history is important I think. If you're curious, here's the deal: http://www.suscopts.org/literature/literature.php?misc=sea…
    in CELEBRATING DECEMBER 25TH!! Comment by LightBearer December 2004
  • Hi neolinux, Welcome to the site. There's a book titled "A Documentary on The Nestorian Assyrian Church of the East" that explains the situation quite a bit. The author is Metropolitan Bishoy of Damiette, who is a Coptic hierarch. But the book is i…
    in St. Cyril and others Comment by LightBearer December 2004
  • First, why do you take their communion anyway? You don't have the same faith as they do. What benefit do you derive from partaking in this? Second, I also know of Copts who did this when I went to catholic school. I think the reason they did it was…
    in Catholic Church Comment by LightBearer December 2004
  • wow--a difficult situation indeed. I know you've spoken to your friend but did you ask him was his goal was in this relationship with this American girl? Does he see it as a long-term thing or what? If he says "no", then perhaps ask him why he is in…
    in Seek Advice - Engagement Comment by LightBearer December 2004
  • GJI -- try copying and pasting the address or re-typing the address into your browser's address bar. Also, you have to make sure you have Adobe Acrobat Reader--otherwise, you may not be able to read the file. If that doesn't work, I'll be glad to …
    in GOD, real Comment by LightBearer December 2004
  • Good job Iqbal. I certainly appreciate your posts. Ali -- it's time to realize the truth that Christianity is the one true religion and the only real way you will ever know God. This truth may be hard for you to take -- but that doesn't mean it's n…
    in Jesus and God Comment by LightBearer December 2004
  • hey...you might want to check this out too: http://www.suscopts.org/messages/lectures/theologylecture2.pdf It's a 3 page lecture/article about the existence of God.
    in GOD, real Comment by LightBearer December 2004
  • well...it's an excellent question and I'll try to add something to what's been said already. First, I think the Lord Christ said "Father forgive them" for a couple of reasons. While on the cross with all these Jews and non-believers who were cruci…
    in Jesus and God Comment by LightBearer December 2004
  • Thanks for the book recommendations George. I'd also add that sometimes we try to intellectually comprehend things like the existence of God. I think we have to realize that as humans, we are limited in our capacity -- i.e. our brains are limited …
    in GOD, real Comment by LightBearer December 2004