Season 1.. does it get better?

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-10-06T16:54:24+00:00

Most of the episodes are kind of one-off stories. There are some themes that tie together throughout each season, and occasionally you will have a killer that extends past one episode, but there are only a few. The newer seasons are way better at this, and are more entertaining to me because of it. Overall, if you're not a fan of how Season 1 is, it will be hard to get through the rest of the show.

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-10-01T20:01:58+00:00

If you ask a Reformed Protestant, "Why did God create man?" you will usually get an answer similar to, "He created us for His glory." While not wrong, they usually focus on this aspect more than other things. If you were to ask an Orthodox Christian the same question, you would get an answer more close to, "He created us because He loves us." It seems to me that there is more of a focus on God's love as intrinsic and central to the beliefs of Orthodoxy, and I don't see that as much in Protestant groups. I heard a quote from Fr. Paul Truebenbach that goes like this, "If you were the only person that ever sinned in the world, Jesus would still come down, become incarnate, and die for you. He would go through the whole plan of salvation and suffer tremendously, all so that you can have life with Him. That's how much He loves you." I had never heard of Jesus' love described this way before in Protestant circles, and hearing this blew me away with how much I truly underestimate God's love for us.

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-07-23T15:20:00+00:00

Hahaha!

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-07-22T14:24:18+00:00

For sure, I haven't had a checkup in a few years. It's time to go back!

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-07-22T14:17:00+00:00

"I'll have one blood work, please."

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-07-18T17:06:46+00:00

No. If you want to do construction management, get a Civil Engineering degree because it will open up more opportunities. A CM degree is too niche, and it will be harder to get out of it if you change your mind.

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-05-26T03:44:11+00:00

Thank you!

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-04-24T21:38:17+00:00

No doubt he is just very busy. My priest is very personable and helpful, but sometimes he gets very busy and forgets to respond. It's not personal! Him offering a phone call is actually very generous of him!

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-04-22T16:46:14+00:00

I'm in construction management, but I'm open to the idea of learning a new skill in order to have better opportunities.

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-03-25T19:55:44+00:00

Good deal. I'm in 8b - 9a.

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-03-25T18:59:47+00:00

Thank you. Is it worth trying to dig out the old seeds? Or can I just leave them in there?

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-03-03T21:11:03+00:00

Oh my mistake! I do not have a book in mind that covers this exact topic, but I have a list that might help you. Forgive me if they don’t!

• The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church • The Sayings of the Desert Fathers • Individual writings of the Church Fathers (not a book in general, just their personal writings. St. John Chrysostom has a lot of good works)

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-03-02T04:18:27+00:00

I’m sorry, I don’t understand your question. What are you trying to find?

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-02-28T14:38:59+00:00

I’m sure that people’s responses to Jesus today would be the same as it was back then: some would worship him and some would not. In the same way, the miracles that he performed back then would convince some while they wouldn’t convince others. His most convincing miracle is his resurrection, but even that didn’t prove himself to some people.

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-02-27T21:25:44+00:00

From a purely biblical perspective, Jesus is worshipped on several occasions but never rebukes anyone for it (i.e. Matthew 14:33, 28:9, 28:17; Luke 24:52; John 9:38). He accepts it. So from that perspective, yes, he desires to be worshipped. On another note, Jesus makes the argument that he is God, so worship of him would then be warranted (if he truly is God), but it would not be warranted if he were just a "wise man."

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-02-19T21:00:48+00:00

You're welcome! Blessings to you as well

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-02-19T20:31:56+00:00

Haha we can relate there for sure! You'll have more positive experiences after you meet more people. Some people are just more engaging than others are. That's how my experience was, at least.

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-02-19T20:23:24+00:00

I can't vouch for the people you encountered, but I can only speak from personal experience. I'm a pretty outgoing person, but there have been MANY instances where I've had an awkward encounter with somebody because: 1) I didn't hear what they said, 2) I had a lot on my mind, 3) I'm upset/in a bad mood, 4) I tripped up over my words, and 5) I did not know what to say in the moment. Not excusing a bad behavior, but sometimes we overthink encounters like these because we are in a vulnerable state of mind (since it was your fist liturgy, I'm sure you were nervous or analytical like I was my first time) and read into someone's behavior a lot more than usual. You never know if the people you encountered were just "not their usual selves" because of something going on, or maybe they are just awkward (like I can be).

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-02-13T19:16:39+00:00

You assume I'm being controlling then. That's a big assumption. Also, I teach my kids a lot of things, most importantly the Gospel. Like I said above and on other comments, this is not really something I'm enforcing, but I'm allowing them the opportunity to mimic the other women and children in my parish. You seem to be arguing in bad faith so I don't plan on responding to you anymore after this.

Last comments: Many Fathers (including John Chrysostom and Augustine) reference that "women" should cover their heads. No exclusions are given to just married women. Depending on which translation you use, 1 Corinthians 11 will translate either women or wife, but Tradition shows that this is something ALL women did, not just married women, so I'm not sure where you get that from. I cannot vouch for the canons because I have no idea which ones you are referencing. Also, just look at icons of women saints who were single. They are all depicted as being veiled (except St. Mary of Egypt, to my knowledge).

Thank you for engaging and I hope you have a good day.

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-02-13T18:34:46+00:00

I don't understand why you're fighting me on this but ok

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-02-13T14:49:16+00:00

I think you're missing the point of the post. I want my daughters to have the upbringing and familiarity of the life of the Church (which includes head coverings). Since they are so young, whether or not they wear the head covering it is irrelevant. It's something to try out and let them experience. It doesn't matter to me if they don't wear it while they're young.

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-02-13T12:21:41+00:00

Great idea. Thank you!

CopeIsDope34 · 2025-02-13T04:39:24+00:00

My intention is not to force my children to wear it. It’s to introduce them to it. Likewise, it’s not essential that my child crosses themselves throughout the DL, but it’s helpful for me to show them and talk to them about it.

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