[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=13040.msg153225#msg153225 date=1332041604]
I am in tears. May the Lord repose this great mans soul and send us another great shepherd!
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Apparently we may potentially not have a Pope for years since they will…
[quote author=minatasgeel link=topic=13040.msg153184#msg153184 date=1332006640]
Pray for the soul of our blessed and honored father Pope Abba Shenouda III, that the Lord God may repose his soul in the bosom of our holy fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Ja…
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=13005.msg153107#msg153107 date=1331808089]
Obsessing over miracles is not Orthodox. Our faith is not miracle based, therefore an obsession with miracles is a perversion not a reality.
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Yes that's true.
[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=13024.msg153065#msg153065 date=1331749323]
It seems to me that most problems are not ones that are caused by people not caring enough, especially since vast sums of money are sent as aid from the West to the dev…
[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=13005.msg153101#msg153101 date=1331782436]
Its not the culture that obsesses over this nonsense. It is a perverted faith, these kind of miracle obsessions can lead to deceit.
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Your point is unsubstantiated.
[quote author=imikhail link=topic=12980.msg153045#msg153045 date=1331720321]
Abstinence is a necessity from midnight even if communion is at 6 pm meaning an abstinence of 16 hours.
This is the general rule. Talk with your FOC for guidance.
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[quote author=LookingInDesire link=topic=13028.msg153047#msg153047 date=1331725010]
[quote author=qawe link=topic=13028.msg153039#msg153039 date=1331708754]
I know that human nature is corruptible not corrupt both before and after the Fall.
So what …
[quote author=air_jordan11 link=topic=13027.msg153035#msg153035 date=1331703340]
Hey i need the word Logos in coptic for one of my projects if it could be in an image that would be great or in a word document where i could print out, Thanks so much …
[quote author=user157 link=topic=13024.msg153032#msg153032 date=1331697574]
Protestants tend to take advantage of people's emotions and exaggerate things for the sake of fame
So many of their messages have lies in them with some truth twisted and th…
[quote author=minatasgeel link=topic=13026.msg153034#msg153034 date=1331701587]
[quote author=George_Mina_Awad link=topic=13026.msg153033#msg153033 date=1331698875]
If they've been fighting against the sin, they will surely inherit the Kingdom.
If …
[quote author=George_Mina_Awad link=topic=13024.msg153028#msg153028 date=1331692519]
There is lots of truth in it.
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I think we should be very careful about Youtube clips. Like that one that said I love Jesus but hate religion. Bishop Youss…
[quote author=coptic link=topic=13024.msg153024#msg153024 date=1331689704]
I have recently been browsing YouTube when i came across this video:
I dont know how to respond to it, any orthodox feedback?
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Firstly, the overdramatisation is n…
[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=12985.msg152713#msg152713 date=1330727604]
[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=12985.msg152712#msg152712 date=1330726398]
There is a difference between tolerating others and tolerating beliefs and tolerating sin…
[quote author=geomike link=topic=12994.msg152766#msg152766 date=1330923400]
Well, spam isn't an issue, i can deal with that. The amount of uses will be limited. There will be security precautions, don't worry.
So what's the final decision. Should w…
[quote author=geomike link=topic=12995.msg152767#msg152767 date=1330924434]
Yes, it is sad. And the worse part is, that most "christians" are like that. You will meet many more. The only thing you can do is let your actions speak louder than your wo…
[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=12991.msg152741#msg152741 date=1330894838]
yes, from what i read about 100 to (at least) 600AD there was a lot of closeness between the syriac and coptic churches and the churches in israel / palestine in between th…
Listen to mabsoota.
And btw we don't say that Protestants can't be saved, but on the other hand we don't say that they definitely will be - that's a matter for God.
[quote author=user157 link=topic=12985.msg152697#msg152697 date=1330673980]
I don't really have tolerance for sin when I see it but I run away sometimes
When I see someone so rude and immoral I feel really angry inside that they have so little love
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[quote author=✞ Khen Pikhristoc✞ link=topic=12983.msg152690#msg152690 date=1330662779]
Actually, regarding fasting it is a vegan fast, also without dairy products, not only meat. Therefore, this would include many things like eggs, cheese, etc.
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[quote author=Ioannes link=topic=12913.msg152684#msg152684 date=1330645827]
HH seems to be directing his arguments towards someone, whom he has not named directly in the book but refers to his writings throughout. He makes some solid arguments, name…
[quote author=Copticandproud link=topic=12973.msg152557#msg152557 date=1330386661]
[quote author=minatasgeel link=topic=12973.msg152556#msg152556 date=1330386420]
Copticandproud, the gospels in agpeya are done soo fast that the tune sounds like it i…
[quote author=user157 link=topic=12966.msg152522#msg152522 date=1330323492]
Then why did Jesus say into your hands I commend my spirit
Was Jesus talking about the Holy Spirit
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This is a very interesting question.
I hope someone will enlight…
[quote author=geomike link=topic=12965.msg152521#msg152521 date=1330323422]
[quote author=✞ GoDLovesME ✞ link=topic=12965.msg152511#msg152511 date=1330320568]
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understandin…
[quote author=Theophilus 1 link=topic=12931.msg152440#msg152440 date=1330111040]
[quote author=Philopateer;Belleville, NJ link=topic=12931.msg152429#msg152429 date=1330063391]
Hi all,
We do believe in the Holy Spirit and call him our comforter. We …
[quote author=user157 link=topic=12943.msg152433#msg152433 date=1330069530]
Why is this priest so offended by people who may just be living their life
Jesus did not pray to take us out of the world but to be in it
Unless God has specially called you…
[quote author=Agpeya link=topic=12951.msg152385#msg152385 date=1329976867]
I have a friend that I adore we laugh and talk alot. We also have a great deal in common because were first generation in America and both trying to live Orthodox life styles…