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[quote author=lightening link=topic=10973.msg132853#msg132853 date=1300060803] wow! these questions make me wonder if i should ever get near an orthodox church... i am really pleased that you guys are bringing to light what it really means to be ort…
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[quote author=lightening link=topic=10973.msg132905#msg132905 date=1300104995] dear zoxsasi, i am aware of these differences, although i appreciate you stating it again. nevertheless, you did not even attempt to answer my last question. or did you m…
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[quote author=lightening link=topic=10973.msg132902#msg132902 date=1300098518] i don't know why you find my post rude, pharoh123. i did not disagree with, nor did i add anything to what was said in the initial post. i only said thank you for bringin…
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=10962.msg132895#msg132895 date=1300089089] epchois, There are quite a few references to Flavian being alive many months after the council closed, but a particularly useful resouce is Chadwicks paper on the sub…
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[quote author=Meena_Ameen link=topic=10973.msg132876#msg132876 date=1300068390] [quote author=Zoxsasi link=topic=10973.msg132870#msg132870 date=1300065537] Oh.. my apologies.. I did not see where he said that they were baptised as Orthodox as babies…
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[quote author=dzheremi link=topic=10935.msg132863#msg132863 date=1300064367] But alcohol isn't banned, it is discouraged. Right? So I don't know how it is comparable to Islamic anything. I myself have enjoyed a drink or two in my past, but I more o…
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Oh.. my apologies.. I did not see where he said that they were baptised as Orthodox as babies? Can you quote it for me? But even if they were baptised as babies and the priest KNOWS that they do not believe that this is the body of Christ, he shoul…
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[quote author=PopeKyrillos link=topic=10962.msg132845#msg132845 date=1300056757] I talked to him and succeeded in getting him to remove the video. The key with these people is that you should never attack or insult them, or their church. You gotta h…
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[quote author=Κηφᾶς link=topic=10973.msg132865#msg132865 date=1300064935] + Irini nem ehmot, The idea that the Holy Eucharist is not the true Body and Blood of Christ is certainly a dangerous notion. The Church has taught this from the time of the …
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[quote author=PopeKyrillos link=topic=10973.msg132848#msg132848 date=1300057687] I think the priest who baptized them needs to be aware that the people he baptized were not ready for baptism. He should have clarified these orthodox-protestant issues…
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[quote author=PopeKyrillos link=topic=10935.msg132855#msg132855 date=1300062232] In the Coptic Church, we discourage alcohol all year-round and not just during lent. Anything that harms you is discouraged because we are called to respect the body si…
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[quote author=Cyril97 link=topic=10967.msg132831#msg132831 date=1300044533] Sorry but I can't understande the second video. The voice is not clear. I love the first one though. GB, PFM, Cyril [/quote] When the Pope asked the small deacon what he h…
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[quote author=JG link=topic=10957.msg132740#msg132740 date=1299864401] [quote author=Zoxsasi link=topic=10957.msg132739#msg132739 date=1299864256] How can you be so sure that you're not going to get disappointed with what you get in heaven??[/quote]…
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Anyway, what happens to a muslim who is devout, good yet does not accept Jesus's Christ's divinity and the price Christ paid on the Cross for their salvation? What happens. I don't believe that God sends ANYONE to hell. You send yourself.. and hel…
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[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=10957.msg132736#msg132736 date=1299863269] Fr. Peter, There is a great place in the Heavenly Mansions, after a long life and priesthood, for you. I am sure of it. You are a good stewart to the Good Savior. […
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Seriously, what do muslims get? I didnt totally understand Fr. Peter's response. So, if a muslims SEARCHES for the truth with all their heart, and they are genuinely peaceful and do not kill anyone for the sake of "allah" - then where are they goi…
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[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=10957.msg132717#msg132717 date=1299847591] Yes. They have 70 virgins waiting for them. [/quote] No. They get the 72 virgins if they kill for the sake of Allah - and they are killed also. However, If they i…
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You know, I just had a thought. I realized that fasting food makes you feel "lighter"... doesn't it? When you eat buttery foods, you feel "full" - but fasting food itself is high in carbs and low in fats, so in essence, you should have more energy …
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[quote author=JG link=topic=10950.msg132586#msg132586 date=1299679711] I don't think they "want" anything. It's just an inherent evil that has pervaded through society. And it's source is the religion. How can you separate something from itself? Isl…
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[quote author=JG link=topic=10950.msg132583#msg132583 date=1299675878] I totally agree with you. Lord have mercy. [/quote] Im just curious, but what exactly do they want? When will Coptic Christians be able to live in peace and pray in peace in th…
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[quote author=JG link=topic=10950.msg132579#msg132579 date=1299673130] It's... I'm kind of lost for words. Anyone care to tell me the number of times this has happened? It is surreal in a way. Is Islam about peace... I would laugh if this wasn't…
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=10935.msg132392#msg132392 date=1299603333] It depends entirely on the of instructions and in discussion with your spiritual father. [/quote] This is going to be one interesting chat with your FoC.. isn't it. I…
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Is anyone here finding fasting a bit hard due to work committments?
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[quote author=TITL link=topic=10934.msg132400#msg132400 date=1299608856] Tomato and onion sandwich! I'm trying to lay off the chips sandwiches a bit since I eat them a lot on non-fasting days. [/quote] Are you fasting from breakfast also TITL? …
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=10934.msg132394#msg132394 date=1299604544] I have to say that I have no trouble concentrating. Indeed eating less allows for greater concentration. You should speak to your FOC though because without giving up …
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=10934.msg132390#msg132390 date=1299601390] You are free to do what ever you want. If you want to get the benefit of fasting then you should speak to your spiritual father. [/quote] You are correct, I will spe…
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=10934.msg132384#msg132384 date=1299598013] I would not normally speak about my own life, but for the sake of those hear who might benefit, and to convict myself of my own weakness. [/quote] Sounds good.. me too…
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Fr Peter, What do you eat then during the fasting period... what time do you start eating, and what foods do you eat? What do you have for lunch, dinner and supper?
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=10934.msg132376#msg132376 date=1299596228] If we are not hungry then we are not fasting. [/quote] Yes. That's very true. What's the point of fasting unless we experience hunger ... otherwise we're just exchang…
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[quote author=Father Peter link=topic=10934.msg132371#msg132371 date=1299595607] If we eat breakfast then we are not fasting. During the fast, for most of us, it is important to fast. If you do not want to fast then that is a matter for you to dis…