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Christian Orthodox Campus Ministry: Love God or Fear Him

mikeforjesusmikeforjesus
edited April 2012 in Faith Issues
See  below for scans

I typed it all up but then deleted it. The scans are more easier to read

I found this on the church walls

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  • mikeforjesusmikeforjesus
    This seems to be how orthodoxy originally was at the time of the apostles and the days of the early church afterwards. But now this kind of Concept of God is probably found only in the Catholic Church and perhaps the Eastern Orthodox Church

    I say Orthodox admit that some of its beliefs are not orthodox anymore and make unity with catholics based on truth not false ecumenism
    There should be no more papal infallabilty in the catholic church or Pope being the head of the church and other doctrines of evolution etc must go and worship of Mary, for orthodox do not do it but some catholics just might do that
  • mikeforjesusmikeforjesus
    If this pamplet is saying what I think it is saying I finally feel free to serve God and to love Him

    I do bury my talents because of my fear of Him perhaps.

    Preaching the gospel is only one part of using our talents it seems, and only when I know God is love I can preach it

    Though I know this I still will be a potential coward and not preach the gospel because I don't know it is right and I say this pamphlet does not really reflect the churches teaching
    Even though all my life I wanted to know how to please God and it seems I know now I will still not do anything maybe
  • mabsootamabsoota
    dear mikeforJesus,
    if u are unsure or uncertain about how to serve God, it is best to speak to a mature, sensible Christian who knows you, for example your confession father, to ask him what to so next.
    we do not know you, so we can't tell you what to do. we care for you and we are glad to have you in this group, but we can't tell you how to serve God.
    but if you discuss these things with other who know you, they can help you.
    may God bless u and guide you and give u peace.
  • mikeforjesusmikeforjesus
    I have tried priests, they do not give the feeling of absolute assurance if you obey them then you are going to heaven. They even say in sunday school that even they might go to hell.
    Besides they say if you are not preaching the gospel, some of them say this, then you are not obeying God and you will not be saved

    Why would I trust priests who themselves have not helped me to present a gospel to people that they have a good chance of accepting and most do not preach as well

    If you guys can not help me then I'd like a new FOC who can visit this forum
    Its just not possible to make many fruitless meetings which many times never even happen because priests are busy with many other church things btw I think my FOC does not feel the need to see me because he thinks I am righteous already

    It's okay to say you may not go to heaven but to infer you do not know the way to heaven is disturbing

  • mikeforjesusmikeforjesus
    Now my salvation is dependent on the mood of a  priest and on diligently pursuing him
    And every time I want to grow I have to see a priest which as if you do not know they can not handle this they often say they can not make it you want me to spend all my time in church and neglect my studies my life and my success?
  • mabsootamabsoota
    u seem to be generally worried about many things.
    God will guide you. seek first the kingdom of God and then these other things will be given to you as well.
    God has a plan for you, He does not expect from you more than you can give. He just asks that you do whatever you do for His glory, thanking Him in all things.
    i am sending u also a personal message.
    may God give u peace.
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