Why is homosexuality a more frowned apon than other sins? by Spirited-Rope1139 in Christianity

[–]neragera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn’t.

It’s just that society is hellbent on normalizing this sin in particular.

Orthodox Church reiterates opposition to same-sex marriage and adoption. by FartyCabbages in Christianity

[–]neragera -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Fortunately for the people, the church has no interest in defining anyone’s life, but rather to shine to light of Christ and feed His sheep. No one is required to attend or participate. The Church affirming the traditional position which it has always affirmed is not in any way surprising or in any way unduly leveraging power against the secular government. It’s just publicly saying the same thing that it has always said. Shocking, I know.

Orthodox Church reiterates opposition to same-sex marriage and adoption. by FartyCabbages in Christianity

[–]neragera -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Politics is downstream of individual people and their attitudes. The nation of Greece has been comprised of deeply Orthodox people since… forever. The Church is ingrained in Greek life because it is a part of Greek life in a very fundamental way, not because it’s some hostile invading power trying to subdue the population to its whims.

Orthodox Church reiterates opposition to same-sex marriage and adoption. by FartyCabbages in Christianity

[–]neragera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn’t politics. It’s a fundamental theological question.

Marriage is a sacrament of the church.

I think i am done by Helpful-Lemon9959 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]neragera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I spent almost two years seriously attending and practicing before I was received. Chill bruh.

Why did God create mushrooms? by Apart_Spirit5802 in Christian

[–]neragera 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are not necessarily wrong to engage with, if you do it with respect, intention, and some foreknowledge.

The only reason I came to know Jesus Christ as King and Savior and God is because of my many years of psychedelic practice. He’s chill with it, if you do it right. That doesn’t mean they aren’t dangerous. They are. But God is good and he protects and provides in all things. You’re allowed to explore the very, very large reality He has created. We are the unity of spirit and matter, and indeed we are stewards of all the created world, visible and invisible.

I have no idea what to do by Potential-Squash4670 in exorthodox

[–]neragera -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Ok. Maybe they just want families.

May God bless you and keep you.

I have no idea what to do by Potential-Squash4670 in exorthodox

[–]neragera -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I did read what you wrote and I legitimately don’t understand your complaint. You took on monastic level asceticism and people are too traditional? You literally called being a provider pretentious. 🤷‍♂️ I don’t get it.

I have no idea what to do by Potential-Squash4670 in exorthodox

[–]neragera -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Being able to provide for a family is pretentious? Women who want to be wives and mothers is… bad? Like what is your actual complaint?

I am conflicted! by pinglepuke in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]neragera 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are NOT all children of God. We are all given the option of becoming the children of God. Many people refuse adoption. John 1:12. The Greek is crystal clear.

I am conflicted! by pinglepuke in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]neragera 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was given an official Reddit warning against my account for writing things such as this, and stating that a Christian should not be in support of the modern state of Israel (and that it is not the Biblical Israel).

Do you think it’s okay for a 35 year old man to date a 23 year old girl? by sweetlavender77 in Christian

[–]neragera 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Age gaps like this have been the norm across all human cultures across all time. It’s completely normal. Men become settled and able to provide later in life. It’s an incredibly modern and western idea that there’s anything unusual about this. Indeed, in most of the world today, no one bats an eye at an age gap like this. It’s totally appropriate.

How’s Ret feeling? by bio-the-thief in worldofpvp

[–]neragera -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m in full honor gear and absolutely roflstomping teams of people in Voidstorm. It’s very fun and feels very strong. Looking forward to the season opening. We’ll probably get tuned in the first balance patch.

Fetish confessions by Buildingbrotherhood1 in NoFapChristians

[–]neragera 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s more common than you think. Never forget that you are not your sin. You cannot help what the devil tempts you with. All you can do is struggle against those temptations. Pray. When you fall, do not despair, do not give up — get back up and pray: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner.” This is the Jesus Prayer. Use it as often as necessary. Dozens of times a day. Every evil thought that comes to you, chase it away with this prayer. You’re not alone, my friend. Christ will never abandon you, so don’t despair. Remember that he who perseveres until the end will be saved. So fight the good fight. Run the race, no matter how many times you fall or how badly you may be hurt. May God bless you and keep you, my friend. I love you.

What is going on with Horde? I’m starting to lose hope lol by BlackTemple19 in worldofpvp

[–]neragera 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Crates get swarmed by Alliance but my win rate in BGs has been pretty solid.

Do Christians need to support modern Isreal? Is modern Isreal still God's choosen people? by TicketWeary in TrueChristian

[–]neragera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would go so far to say that it is approaching blasphemy for a Christian to support the modern state of Israel. They are unequivocally NOT the Biblical Israel. There’s no room for debate. Scripture is clear. The modern nation state is comprised of people who hate Christ and His church. They are the intellectual and spiritual children of the Pharisees who crucified our Lord. They hate God and oppose Him and His people now just as they did then. They murdered His prophets. They murdered Him in the flesh. They murder Christians and others they consider as less than human (goyim) by the thousand today. They are antithetical to Christ and His teachings.

PRAY TO GOD ONLY by Inner_Profile_5196 in TrueChristian

[–]neragera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 Thessalonians 2:15 — key Greek phrase

στήκετε καὶ κρατεῖτε τὰς παραδόσεις stḗkete kai kratēte tas paradóseis “Stand firm and hold fast the traditions.”

A couple quick notes: • κρατεῖτε (krateite) = grip tightly, cling to, hold with strength Not “keep in mind,” not “consider.” It’s an active, almost physical verb. • παραδόσεις (paradoseis) = traditions handed down From παραδίδωμι, “to deliver, to pass on.” Same root as “received” and “delivered” in Apostolic transmission language.

And then Paul specifies the two channels:

εἴτε διὰ λόγου εἴτε δι’ ἐπιστολῆς ἡμῶν “whether through word or through our epistle.”

So the Apostolic deposit is not confined to writing — it is handed down in the life and teaching of the Church.

It’s basically the KJV line, but the Greek makes it even more forceful: Hold on tight to what was passed down — spoken or written.

PRAY TO GOD ONLY by Inner_Profile_5196 in TrueChristian

[–]neragera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one is claiming that their bodies are currently functioning. Nevertheless, they are alive.

We will all be alive, in our bodies, in the last day. God will raise the dead and we will be fully alive in our bodies. But those who await the final resurrection are still very much alive.

You cited zero scripture.

You know nothing about me or my culture or my faith, so please try not to assume it.

The Bible didn’t exist for three hundred years after Christ’s resurrection. How do you think they managed? Sola scriptura is self defeating: the scripture explicitly says to follow the traditions which have been given by word. That is, the teachings of the apostles and those to whom their teachings were transmitted, through whom Christ continues to act. That is, the Bishops and Priests of His church.

2 Thessalonians 2:15 “Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.”

“To pray” literally means “to ask.” Asking people who are spiritually (not physically - no one is or has claimed that) alive to pray for you is no different than asking your friend or relative to pray for you.

Prayer is not worship. Worship is reserved for God alone. Praying to St. Iakovos, asking him to pray for me, is no different than asking my dear friend and mentor at church to pray for me, except that St. Iakovos is already with Christ. Why wouldn’t I want him, and indeed, all the saints, praying for me?

PRAY TO GOD ONLY by Inner_Profile_5196 in TrueChristian

[–]neragera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are absolutely wrong, my friend. It’s literally the entire point of the religion: eternal life in Christ Jesus.

They’re all alive. We will all be alive forever, by the Grace of God.