Just a note for all future posts. I am not attacking anyone personally and I might even agree with your argument. I am merely playing 'devil's advocate' so as to weed out the good arguments from the bad ones and reach a solid conclusion on the issue…
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[quote author=Unworthy1 link=topic=11375.msg137254#msg137254 date=1304477229]
Thanks for the link Mina.
But the question has still not been addressed. If women were cou…
[quote author=anba bola link=topic=11375.msg137255#msg137255 date=1304477252]
None of these refer to the priesthood. Certainly there were women who were Apostles, certainly there women who were deaconesses, that is undisputed. Men and Women are equa…
Thanks for the link Mina.
But the question has still not been addressed. If women were counted equal with apostles and had the gifts of of prophesy, etc., why should they not be allowed into the priesthood today? Please limit evidence to that from …
[quote author=GODlovesme link=topic=11375.msg137246#msg137246 date=1304476237]
There are obvious reasons for the disciples being male. However, there were female "disciples" if you will. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary's...service is not only ve…
[quote author=GODlovesme link=topic=11375.msg137241#msg137241 date=1304475230]
LOL Unworthy1,
You put a smile on my face :)
Junia might be a man...check on that, or not, just read the note on St. John Chrysostom. I know for sure Aquila and Prisci…
[quote author=minatasgeel link=topic=11375.msg137240#msg137240 date=1304474843]
I am sorry.....but i don't see how this changes anything about the Church's standing concerning "Ordination of women in priesthood"
A leadership position (or a teaching,…
I will discuss the topic 'mano y mano' with him on tuesday. He is a well-renowned historian so I don't want to go in their unarmed. He will make me look foolish.
Well if women were on equal footing with men in regards to the service than there is …
I think you guys are missing the question. George is not asking how the Holy Spirit worked in the OT compared to the NT. But what was the House of Israel's understanding of the Holy Spirit in the OT? (That is if I understand his question correctly)
I do not know nearly enough about you, this girl, your mom, or your relationship to even consider giving you advice on what to do. If I did, it wouldn't be helpful. I will offer some general advice.
1. There is a time for everything.
2. Your mom …
Well put, Marenhos Epchois.
If I might add - the church never discourages anyone from seeing a therapist. However, one must also consult with their spiritual guide (FoC).
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Do not insert your interpretation on what the Church practices or teaches.
It is not a matter of debate or opinions.
In the Orthodox Church there is:
NO DIVORCE EXCEPT…
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=11331.msg136901#msg136901 date=1304124008]
Per the Church rules, Abuse is no grounds for divorce.
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Maybe it is just me but that is just ridiculous!
[quote author=DanieM link=topic=11351.msg136888#msg136888 date=1304114538]
Hi everyone,
these last few weeks (apart from Pascha) I have been feeling extremely depressed and generally down.
3 weeks ago me and my girlfrend broke up, this was only a …
[quote author=Κηφᾶς link=topic=11334.msg136857#msg136857 date=1304058610]
+ Irini nem ehmot,
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Even if the devil is trying to play a trick on us....isn't he only increas…