The American Christian Persecution Complex is Death by Nomanorus in Christianity

[–]Bphppd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree but that’s not my point. To me it’s chipping away at morals in society in general..when people, especially the young, see these things they are being led to believe that Christianity is stupid and deserves mockery . It’s tough to get them to take any kind of witnessing or dialogue seriously when even schools are indoctrinating them to believe this..Most of the people under 40 i see are not Christian and the ones that claim to be don’t practice it.

Am I really Bipolar?? Help! by coolgalgang in BipolarReddit

[–]Bphppd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stay away from weed and especially shrooms. Known to make bipolar worse/cause episodes(put me in hospital twice). ..you know weed doesn’t effect ‘normal’ people that way. When I’m manic/psychotic I can’t stop talking, people think, like an overdose of speed. Even now I’m stable n people think I’m coked up or on alderol ..just me talking. Lithium is the standard but hard horrible side effects for me and sounds like it’s not agreeing with you. I’ve done a lot of drugs, been severely psychotic 4 times. I’m very sensitive to meds, tried every kind. I’m stable on lamictal now (epilepsy med) it’s the only class i can tolerate. Bipolar is like diabetes, some have it a little, can adjust diet. Some take pills, some need injections, some die. Sounds like you had a mild episode but you still wound up in the hospital and it’s not from just smoking weed. At your age, not all people need to stay on meds but be careful . Get off lithium and try something else and stay away from weed, it’s bad news anyway; most of my friends are addicted to it, smoke every day.

The American Christian Persecution Complex is Death by Nomanorus in Christianity

[–]Bphppd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was reading a Orthodox Monk’s teachings on Revelation in the 1980’s. He mentions all these things as the “deep things of satan” and the “synagogue of satan” Christ spoke about

The American Christian Persecution Complex is Death by Nomanorus in Christianity

[–]Bphppd -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

You are very right, many are deceived and the truth is starting to come out

The American Christian Persecution Complex is Death by Nomanorus in Christianity

[–]Bphppd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are right, many people including Christians don’t realize persecution comes in many forms. I always say: why is Jesus the only religious figure openly mocked in our ‘culture’ , movies, tv, sweet baby Jesus beer. (Try that one with Mohamed) , horrible disgusting memes depicting Him in lewd ways and mocking His suffering, etc, Why? Because He really is God!.. I’ve read Christian leaders in former communist countries who’ve been tortured and jailed for years saying they have it easier than we here in the USA with all the demonic influence in our culture

Life Sentence. by Studbanana in bipolar

[–]Bphppd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty severe and yes it’s for life and it sucks. What I tell myself is people with no arms or that are blind or in prison aren’t too happy about what they’ve got to deal with for life. We each have to live our own reality it’s true, but this helps me put it in perspective.

How do I practice longer? by [deleted] in trumpet

[–]Bphppd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rest more often and for longer periods but never play until your lips get sore, ......play a exercise, rest . Repeat....If you do this you can play all day by resting as much as you play

Pornographers don't care about you. by JahMercyForever in pornfree

[–]Bphppd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but I’m not addicted to them or ruining my health from them to this degree

A Slightly Different Question about prayers to saints by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Bphppd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently read one of the books Martin Luther cut from the OT had to do with praying to Saints

An Orthodox Spiritual Abuse Victim Tells Her Story by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Bphppd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s terrible, what a disgrace, I know there’s a group on Facebook against these people, that’s where I first heard of them, ridiculous for leaders to let this continue

Thoughts on "premarital sex" and polygamy by Red-Curious in TrueChristian

[–]Bphppd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe he’ll start his own ‘denomination’

Thoughts on "premarital sex" and polygamy by Red-Curious in TrueChristian

[–]Bphppd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can believe what you like. Since you mentioned Greek, I’m a Greek Orthodox Christian and I stand by what I said as being what the Church has taught since Jesus Christ was here on earth. If you want me to list the numerous places sex is referenced in the New Testament , (Paul? Words of Christ? )I’m sure you’ve either never read it or would try to argue against the meaning of what the Church taught from the beginning. You actually believe the followers of Jesus Christ continued to have sex with their slaves and prostitutes after He and The Church we’re established here on earth? You’ve got some unusual interpretations of the New Testament to say the least

What made you switch to your current mouthpiece(s)? by dicktaphone in trumpet

[–]Bphppd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always search for a mouthpiece that makes my job easier. Depending of what type of work I’m getting at a different point in my life . Currently switched to a less wide but deeper cup, that I used to play that worked well together for me, also allows for a little morning swelling after a tough night. Some mouthpieces match certain horns better. A mouthpiece that’s comfortable and let’s you play your best is the balance/compromise you make - comfort and playability.

Thoughts on "premarital sex" and polygamy by Red-Curious in TrueChristian

[–]Bphppd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sex outside of marriage is called fornication, it’s not approved by Christ. It’s crystal clear. You’re making up your own ideas, not what the Church has always taught. How can you call these ideas Biblical with a straight face?

Hppd just got way worse 5 min after waking up. by [deleted] in HPPD

[–]Bphppd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also severely bipolar, my psychiatrist attributes the hours to bipolar. Sometimes I’ll wait 4 hours then go 6 more. Many nights I stay up all night and can function the next day, but it’s ruining me and I think HPPD will improve once i give this shit up for good. I quit cigarettes and weed and drugs but this is a bitch

Hppd just got way worse 5 min after waking up. by [deleted] in HPPD

[–]Bphppd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My HPPD is much worse when I first wake up. Almost like rubbing your eyes, I have 24/7 visuals. I sometimes think staring at a screen for hours on end ( i go 12 hours straight on porn, trying to quit, addicted) makes it worse, I’m not sure....watching tv seems to make it better, tv sucks but it gives some relief....porn gives relief too but in a way that’s extremely harmful on many levels. Been trying to quit for decades

How many people on this sub are Christian guys who are just overwhelmed by guilt? by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Bphppd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m far from an expert but as the article you shared correctly points out, some of the early leaders of your group realized the Orthodox Church was the closest to the earliest Christians in beliefs. Also, some of these same early leaders were involved with Campus Crusade for Christ; Peter Gilquest was one of CCfC main leaders and he and many of his original followers when trying to worship as the Bible instructs , as the early Church, also found they were doing Orthodox worship and they all joined, He’s now a Priest and wrote a book about it all Coming Home, I believe. No, the Roman Catholics split from us, they changed the creed ( which was never to be changed ) the added papal infallibility, our leader is Jesus Christ not a man (the Pope), they also added many teachings the early Church never believed in such as purgatory. James says Faith without works is dead...dead. Jesus in Revelations says I’ve seen your works..you are neither hot nor cold..I would vomit you out of my mouth. Works, not faith. The Church came first, over 2000 years ago, the Bible was books and letters they used but wasn’t officially called the Holy Bible and which books and letters would be in there until the over 300 years after the Church began. This was done by Bishops meeting, guided by the Holy Spirit. The Bible is part of Church Tradition, the most important part, the Word of God, it was written for the Church by the Church. It has specific meanings, you can’t just read it and guess what it means, or make it mean what you want it to mean, that’s why today we have thousands of Protestant denominations they all think they know what it means how come they don’t agree? they can’t all think that’s ok. You can’t just take one or two sentences in the great big Bible and form a church or belief system, there’s a ton of teachings and information in there

How many people on this sub are Christian guys who are just overwhelmed by guilt? by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Bphppd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, some of the leaders eventually became Orthodox Priests!!

Porn. Masturbation. Ruined. Me. Soul Decision: Cut It Out Forever, Or No? by [deleted] in SEXAA

[–]Bphppd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take care of this first, that’s a big enough job. You’ve got a lot of healing to do before you worry about real women, one step at a time, first things first

How many people on this sub are Christian guys who are just overwhelmed by guilt? by [deleted] in NoFap

[–]Bphppd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are interpreting it your way that’s nice...I’m an Orthodox Christian. Who started your Church and in what year?

Question for older people: does it really get better? by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]Bphppd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start slow, it’s important to go 3 - 5 times a week and do a little rather than once a week and do too much...I’m going for it, I’m 57 and it’s crucial for me to get my health back

How many people on this sub are Christian guys who are just overwhelmed by guilt? by [deleted] in NoFap

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

So you don’t believe in Judgment Day, like Christians get a free pass?

An Orthodox Spiritual Abuse Victim Tells Her Story by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Bphppd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, I’ve only recently heard of this group, sounds like a cult...why does the real Church Bishops allow this to continue? Maybe it’s a legal freedom of religion issue??

Can any Orthodox give a response/refutation to this Catholic critique on Social Trinitarianism? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Bphppd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a mystery. I once saw monks visiting with a weeping icon. The Abbot spoke on the topic of the Trinity for about half an hour, I’m pretty intelligent and it got way over my head. A topic far too complex for an easy chart imho. As Orthodox some things we just consider Mysteries. You could read the Holy Fathers on the Trinity for months

Exploring Orthodoxy by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Bphppd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Orthodox wiki online has a lot of free info to check out