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[quote author=Andrew link=topic=12585.msg147816#msg147816 date=1321854258]
That's funny you bring all that stuff up because some people dedicate their whole lives to finding a natural explanation for all the phenomenons in the Bi…
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[quote author=geomike link=topic=12585.msg147813#msg147813 date=1321852027]
[quote author=TITL link=topic=12585.msg147739#msg147739 date=1321749984]
We don't dispute the Bible or try to prove it.
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The book of Titus (don'…
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Science and Religion (part 2)
by Dr. Reda Fayek
5. What is the significance of Adam being created in the "Image of God"?
St. Seraphim of Sarov (a Russian saint) said, 150 years ago, about Adam:
"Many explain that when it says i…
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Here's an article I've posted once before that I think may be a start for you. I'll try to find other references later.
Science and Religion (part 1)
by Dr. Reda Fayek
Introduction
New discoveries in science in general, and in …
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Scripture is NOT a science textbook. I don't understand when people will finally figure that out.
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The biblical creation account explains 'who' and 'what'. It is silent on 'how'. So it's not something you really need to trouble yourself with. Some will choose to accept evolution, others will not. If you choose to believe in ev…
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[quote author=TITL link=topic=12577.msg147684#msg147684 date=1321630139]
They're going to protest soon to have his name added to the Commemoration of Saints.
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Pfft! Like that's going to happen. If Origen isn't a saint, t…
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[quote author=Andrew link=topic=12575.msg147638#msg147638 date=1321503792]
If lame for the non-liturgical setting, do you also think it is lame for the liturgical one?
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No. Apples and oranges.
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[quote author=Andrew link=topic=12575.msg147628#msg147628 date=1321499090]
On top of that, one of the major arguments against instruments in liturgical worship is that it takes away from the people and focuses on sounds and beats…
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[quote author=TITL link=topic=12575.msg147619#msg147619 date=1321494530]
Also imikhail, why are you always so grumpy on the forum?
I've noticed that with... all your posts.
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[quote author=ashsofennoub link=topic=12575.m…
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The points raised about musical instruments played during liturgical prayer are moot. I don't believe for one second Andrew either explicitly or implicitly meant that the 3oud should be played during liturgical prayers. Hymns and…
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[quote author=LoveisDivine link=topic=12546.msg147459#msg147459 date=1321224932]
I intended to post again to better formulate my thoughts so you've kind of replied to half a post.
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I know. I just wanted to comment on wha…
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[quote author=LoveisDivine link=topic=12546.msg147444#msg147444 date=1321171018]
I think you're both on the wrong track about this[/quote]
Seeing as how I agree with much of what you've said, I don't think your above statement i…
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[quote author=binC link=topic=12527.msg147428#msg147428 date=1321114953]
Let me rephrase my Questions. I am asking if it is possible to be called for monasticism while you are still married to your spouse and still having small k…
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You never cease to entertain me. That much is certain. If you believe 100% that animals won't be in heaven, good on you. I couldn't care less. To use the Bible to prove it though is just outright ridiculous, because again, as mos…
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I guess the last sentence in my previous post was lost on you. Pity, I thought you were smarter than that and were able to pick up on certain nuances of what a person does and does not say.
As an FYI, your selection of verses p…
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Last I checked, the Bible was silent when it comes to animals or what happens to them, seeing as how the primary focus is on God's plan of salvation for mankind. God saw fit to create animals once before, I see no reason in the n…
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[quote author=Christs' servant link=topic=12546.msg147332#msg147332 date=1320956633]
[quote author=Κηφᾶς link=topic=12546.msg147317#msg147317 date=1320939653]
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No, I'm not 100% sure. I will look into it more th…
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[quote author=imikhail link=topic=12546.msg147345#msg147345 date=1320973301]
Once salvation has been fully realized, there will be no animals in existence as no animals are "allowed" in God's Kingdom.
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How do you know? A…
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A selection of sayings, writings and accounts of lives of Church Fathers & Saints witnesses to the Orthodox Church's tradition of care for Creation (and, by default, animals).
St. Ambrose of Milan (340 - 397)
No duty is more…
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Guys, for the love of God, don't encourage him. Just ignore him. It's the best thing for this forum. We don't need more of his ramblings polluting these threads.
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Attributed to St. Basil the Great are two beautiful prayers for Animals:
The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof.
O God, enlarge within us the sense of fellowship with all living things, our brothers the animals to whom Th…
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[quote author=user157 link=topic=12402.msg147271#msg147271 date=1320901032]
What if muslim people praised the LORD more than we do?[/quote]
How can that be possible when they do not know Him?
[quote author=user157 link=topic=12…