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If the Catholic was baptized by immersion, then the baptism is not done again.
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The word baptism caries in the action of immersion. Catholic Copts have returned to immersion.
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You hit the nail on the head Fr. Peter. This requires teaching curriculum that is both appealing to the youth and at the same time Orthodox. Also, this needs dedicated clergy that are well trained as Seminarians and also understand the culture they …
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I agree with Fr. Peter. But since there is still no community between the Orthodox families, a newcomer will be asked whether he belongs to the Oriental family even if just says I am Orthodox. We had people from the Russian Church approached commun…
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I agree with you Fr. Peter. However, in the current age the youth are very dynamic, at least in the US. They do leave when they are 18 years of age to go to other cities for school. If there are no activities for the youth to keep them involved in t…
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Dear Copt_believer, I thought your questions centers around joining a a new community. In such a case you must introduce yourself as an Oriental Orthodox. What matters is really where you were baptized. So, if you are ethnically Coptic, you were li…
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Forgiveness without change of heart is meaningless. If the Jews who cried out "Crucify Him, Crucify Him" realized their error, then yes they would receive forgiveness. Just as the thief realized his error and repented, then he received forgiveness. …
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I personally believe that the word "Armenian", "Coptic", ... are for ethnic identity when it comes to the laity. Of course, it has a different connotation for clergy. So, in your case you are Coptic but attend in the Armenian church or you are Ethio…
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I do not know very much what is being done to the Coptic youth in England pastorally. I believe when youth feel they do not have a place in their Church, they seek others that make feel they are the center of attention. This is true everywhere in Eg…
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What happened to Hala Sedki was for legal reasons because the divorce issues, in Egypt, are handled by the courts that treat Churches as entities. Each Church is registered as an entity and one has to get permission from that entity to marry or divo…
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When it comes to teaching I believe the bishop must be involves as this is his priority or ratger his rssponsibility. I beleve there is a coptic bishop in england. What is bis view on all of this?
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I am not sure what you mean by change? There is no difference in faith among the Churches you mentioned. Thanks
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George Bebawy was a disciple of Fr. Matta A Meskeen who devised this idea in the Church. HH Pope Shenouda fought this thought fiercely. There are a number of Copts who consider Fr. Matta as their spirital leader and still hold his ideas. Thanks.
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Zoksasi, I am sorry I will be blunt regarding the story you just mentioned. The priest was not biblically knowledgeable enough to answer that girl. He could have approached the question from different angles. Let me just go through some points: O…
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Christ has forgotten our sins, yet you are remembering them! You'll be depressed!!!" I know that this is Protestantism. Howwever this is also taught by George Bebawy in his book about Salvation and some Copts condone it. Thanks.
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Worship in the Orthodox tradition is NOT accompanied by musical instruments. It is wrong to distinguish between worship on one context and in another. All worship must be Orthodox. Fr. Peter, I am 1000% agree with you. I see I did not make myself c…
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Zoxsasi, I am curious. When you talk to the Coptic priests, those who came from Egypt, and confront them about this course and tell them that it is Charismatic, what response do you get? Thanks.
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This is very dangerous. This is part of the Universal Salvation heresy that is being slowly infiltrating our Church. Thanks.
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Dear Zokzasi, Playing guitar in the church itself, the sanctuary, is not a big deal so long as it is not done during the liturgical prayers. In other words, it is ok if it is a spiritual meeting. Let me explain my rationale. Some churches are sma…
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Wow, you have opened my eyes on a whole area that I have never know. We do not have this course in the Coptic churches in the US and I believe we do not have in Canada. I know Zoxsasi mentioned his church but Is it a real problem in the other Copt…
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Thanks Zoxasi for filling me in. How many Coptic Churches in England are implementing this Alpha course? Can you point me to where I can find more about this Alpha thing? Thanks.
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George Bebawy has been excommunicated from the Coptic Church. He has dangerous teaching concerning the concepts of Salvation, Judgment, Sin, Redemption, and Divination. Thanks.
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This whole vassula is new to me. I have not really heard of her till I have read the posts on this thread. And wbat I have read is alarming. Can someone sunmarize for me what affect she had on the coptic curches in egypt from the alpha courses to t…
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The Bible tells us that the Jewish authorities in the time of Jesus were afraid to lose their post, rank, prestige that they had. They loved the world more than the Truth. Unfortunately, we do the same on many occasions.
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Dear TTL You wrote: That's not true. Please don't make things up to validate your point. How do you know that I am making things up. You are basically calling me a liar. Thanks for that. You also requested some sources Would you mind posting the A…
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I am disagreeing with simply producing canons when people have questions as if that answered everything. So, I guess you are objecting to the method of presentation. That is fine. I wish I have the time to explain everything in detail but I do no…
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I think that it is necessary to not be quite so absolute in insisting on the canons, these are for bishops and priests to apply as a matter of pastoral care. First notice that I used the word recommend in my earlier post. I did not say it is a must…
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Dear Fr. Peter and TTL: You are not serious that I am talking about bodily excretions. This is ridiculous. I am talking within the context of my earlier post. Now regarding brushing the teeth, the Coptic Fathers have a different teaching. It is r…
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Protestantism has the idea of protesting. What are they protesting against? I understand the roots of how the movement started. But, with the spread of Orthodoxy in the Western world, I believe Protestants have a great opportunity to put down thei…
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Stavroforos, Any bodily fluid that emanates from the body within the 9 hours of communion is considered breaking the fast. This is not my opinion but is the Church's teaching. Thanks.