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[quote author=Orthodoxy link=topic=14367.msg164154#msg164154 date=1365628772]
Copticuser20,
The orthodox church does not employ terms to define this change. It's simpl…
Copticuser20,
The orthodox church does not employ terms to define this change. It's simply recognized as a mystical change and left at that.
Some fathers have tried to contemplate it but steered away from defining it absolutely. Others, particularl…
[quote author=minasoliman link=topic=14347.msg164066#msg164066 date=1364826023]
Theosis is a Cappadocian term and perfectly acceptable in Orthodox tradition.
Leo never said "two persons". Be careful what you say "Leo said". You need to verify it b…
We must understand the exact definitions intended by the fathers as they taught them.
It's important to not transpose the 21st century with the 5th. We can orthodoxify anything, fine, but that would be dishonest and it would ascribe intentions to …
Severian, have you tried Rosetta Stone?
I hear it's one of the most successful teaching tools for languages, although it can be pricey, depending on your budget.
Metouro,
The miracle of St Euphemia is certainly contrived out of desperation from the Chalcedonians at the time to try and further propagate and recognize the heresy of Chalcedon in the history books and church canons. The Chalcedonians engaged in …
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[quote author=Orthodoxy link=topic=14334.msg163838#msg163838 date=1363648663]
...However, the Eastern Orthodox are also orthodox because through their corruption of faith tha…
Zoxasi, don't be distressed. There are many believers over the ages, who in many regions felt despair, who felt they were on the wrong side of things, without churches, communities and even a strong faith to call their own.
Oriental orthodoxy is t…
Perhaps rather than tell her it's wrong, ask her simply why she feels the need to get it and what sort of fulfillment she expects to receive from it.
She may ascribe no motivation for her intention-that she's getting it for the sake of getting it. …
[quote author=qawe link=topic=14273.msg163670#msg163670 date=1362619788]
Stavro, you give the example of Giza: that is about to be subdivided because it is too big.
@Orthodoxy: Anba Tawadros went to Sydney less than a year ago (not a long time ago) …
Hi Stavro,
I agree that the GTA is small relative to other dioceses but keeping in mind the heavy finances, and the fact that churches in the GTA, let alone Canada, have been without a bishop since their inception 4 decades ago, it makes the situat…
Stavro, what's been said is that H.G Anba Mina will be Mississauga and everything west of that up to and including Vancouver. He's not just Mississauga & Vancouver.
West of Mississauga would be Kitchener, Hamilton, London, Brampton and all citi…
[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=14150.msg163564#msg163564 date=1362006725]
Is it appropriate to discuss this article by Fr Lawrence here or should we open a new thread? I think his article has some major flaws.
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Agreed, Remnkemi. It's im…
I'm not sure if I see a theological or soteriological problem with this fraction. It's beautiful in its yearning for the savior who is the redeemer of all through his life giving sacrifice.
It's important to remember that just because the fraction …
IrishPilgrim, is this the Father Laurence farely you're talking about?
http://frlawrence.shawwebspace.ca/
Perhaps you could've posted some of his articles for us to read instead of just marathoning through your post. People are starting to not tak…
Gentlemen, enough with the name-calling; show kindness to one another. There are people from all walks of life observing these forums. Believers and non-believers; those who are weak in the faith and those who are here to learn something.
Thank you for the information. This seems like a rather large geographical area to lead. Is he over all of Canada for now and will then be appointed a smaller geographical area once other bishops are appointed over smaller jurisdictions?
Dear Marina,
Thank you for the response. Do take our critiques as practical proof of love for our church and faith, as I'm sure you're also attempting to demonstrate with your show. I'm glad that you'll be taking some of the concerns seriously and I…
Solidman, this forum has become just a battle of wits where we quote each other's responses, prove that we can respond astutely and move on. I'm uneasy with this. Lets be honest and vulnerable for one moment about the essence of the concerns raised…
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Very well put, RO.
Solidman,
I did not dodge your question, but perhaps my answer to it did not…
That is both interesting and sad.
Zoxsasi, would you mind providing literature proving that the RC truly accepts this. Perhaps from their Pope or even a cardinal? Not that I doubt your words; I very much believe everything you said. You seemed very…
One thing I noticed, is that individuals who identify with homosexuality, especially in the US, are feigning 'repentance' and 'becoming' Catholic just so they can infiltrate every facet of the RC church. I'm hearing stories of monks, priests & l…
Zoxsasi, I see your frustration and your point that drove you to it.
However, I think we should avoid labeling all the RCs that way. I've attended a few parishes where that doesn't happen. With that being said, the RC are damaged in so many areas. …
I thank all who contributed their stories. It's helping us with a Catholic gentleman who we've helped explore Orthodoxy more and is now interested in the Coptic Orthodox church.
More importantly, lets continue praying for our church and for the slo…
I apologize for perhaps taking this a bit off topic but Zoxsasi's comment about the deacons singing in such a noisy way that it drove him out of the church really concerned me.
I myself have been a proponent of ridding churches of microphones all t…