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To that end, yes- in that you need Christ to mediate for you to God the Father. Further, it is a Christian duty to pray (intercede) for one another, being that we are all One Body in Christ. So it is important to have an intercessor, but it does not…
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It's not suicide. It's martyrdom. I think lots of us have oversimplified our view on the morality of suicide.
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No offence but allusion should be a passing reference not the only reference. Please give the quotation in context so that we could analyze it. I had allusion to holy Scripture and St Augustine. And if you are right about your inference of H.H. Then…
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Can I just comment- that there is a certain inclination in everyone of us to do some kind of wrong- something more in keeping with our personality. I think that homosexuality fits under that, though there is pretty hard evidence that homosexuality i…
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[quote author=minagir link=topic=7163.msg95238#msg95238 date=1223494118] clay.....where did you get the "Appendix" part below. because i think it is what i posted before....but i hade it in arabic and i translated it, not knowing that it already is!…
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I got to go really quickly, but to answer your question, it says "Heavenly reward"- that phase does not implicate that Heaven is a reward itself, but that in Heaven there are rewards.
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Reuters is very well known to be lazy journalism, and is actually disreputable. But I have no reason to doubt this story. Actually, I expect it to happen now and then. People get killed for much less. You should see my mental patients' religious del…
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Hey Adomad. I didn't do so well in the UMAT, got an excellent UAI, and still had to go to a private University to do my medical degree. It's tough. I suppose the way I approached it is to just do your best, and wait and see, just hoping for the best…
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I looked above, "Heaven" is not a reward, it is Grace. It is something initiated by God, and something we participate in, and not become listless, but it is not a reward. Further, here are some more hard evidence that not all sin is equal: 1. Chri…
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Sin, in its very nature is "an offence to God"- not just that, but a counterfeit method that does not involve God's way, to get some desire. Please reflect on this. - "Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness" (1 Jn 3:4)…
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CertifiedOrthodox, thanks for your insight. I certainly agree- it is a contentious issue, and I think people across the globe can benefit from each others' insights. I love your frank and sober reasoning, too.
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The difference is obvious (between momentary lying and being in an illicit relationship). One is a common weakness, habitual, but not constant sin that is being repented and the other is rare weakness, still being pursued and in defiance. The thin…
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I am trying to be a physician, so my obvious choice is St. Luke. Perhaps look at your aspirations, and see those who lived a pious life, dedicated to the glory of the Lord- and that probably should be your intercessor.
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[quote author=clay link=topic=7163.msg95048#msg95048 date=1223102926] That verse in no way suggests that all sin are equal. Scripture clearly treats sin different- causing children to sin is worse than to adults; pride more than theft and adultery, …
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That verse in no way suggests that all sin are equal. Scripture clearly treats sin different- causing children to sin is worse than to adults; pride more than theft and adultery, apostacy more than ignorance, murder more than self-defence, Idolatory…
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[quote author=epchois_nai_nan link=topic=7163.msg95027#msg95027 date=1223024183] Hi clay, I want to ask you as someone with personal experience.... [quote author=clay link=topic=7163.msg95025#msg95025 date=1223022512] The special thing about homose…
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I found this whole thread amusing. As someone who previously had been involved in homosexuality, I have been warmly accepted by those I have told- obviously knowing that I am repentant. There is no doubt in my mind that homosexuality is an abominati…
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It is not sinful. We should obey God rather then men!
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I see your point, but what can you do? Just pray that all the Muslims will see the folly of their ways, and follow the true Lord. And that this raving lunatic will be filled with the peace of the Lord.
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"God and you person to person" by Anthony M. Coniaris.
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[center]If you are tired and worn out by your labors for your Lord, place your head upon his knee and rest awhile. Recline upon his breast, breathe in the fragrant spirit of life, and allow life to permeate your being. Rest upon him, for he is a t…
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Firstly, it's ALTAR! lol. I always read this. Alter refers to change. Altar refers to the Meal table, in which our Holy Lord, is shed for us. It is where we renew our commitment to Christ- to live in Him, and He in us. To abide in Him, and Him to ab…
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Depends what betrayal you are talking about? Was it when he was abusing his position as money-keeper for the disciples? Was it when he made the repentant souls feel further embarrased? Was it when he never listened to his Jesus's warnings that he s…
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If the Church is not where we share our faith, and express of ourselves to the Lord- then where else! The Holy Communion is a meal we share together, all of us- we are one happy family- even organs of one body- how can we keep these devotions and ex…
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I think it is presumptuous of lay people to have expectations and demands of extra-scriptura roles of the Church that have traditionally had various guilds, and where hence their vocation is a matter strictly between God, the spiritual advisors and …
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I just want to make a little digression, before I ask what needs clarity. I suppose that concepts such as "Works" and "salvation" can never really be elucidated, and perhaps, if we were humble enough, we can sort of appreciate the deviations and div…
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Thanks guys. Good question btw! It's funny, but I never thought about that, and yet, when I read the question, I immediately was baffled by why I didn't think to ask this earlier. I wonder if these traditions have been well documented, especially in…
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Be real to your feelings, and pray to God about them. Complain to Him, and just as the Prophet David, be reassured that God is in control- and all things work together for good to those who love Him.
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Allah, now, means God. But some critics of Islam have charged that Allah was a very well known pagan god in Persia, and that Muhammad choose him as his god (though he originally used to worship a Goddess).