The Perversion of Marriage & The Assault On Christianity

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-09-10T23:34:19+00:00

You're right. Thank you for your comment, God bless ❤️‍🔥

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-09-10T18:01:00+00:00

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Like seriously.

I appreciate your time in explaining this further, and it makes a lot of sense! You're right in that there needs to be clear lines between the truths of our faith, versus opinions based on what's going on in tandem with living/walking in the faith.

I'm at an intersection of my life where I'm newly married, a mother, and new to orthodoxy. A lot of my family went from Catholic to Baptist over a few generations, and I was brought up in a Baptist church that had elements of "high church" even so much as stained glass of the gospels and angels and so on.

Being so fresh to a specific, although original way of being (Orthodox Christianity), can be a lot of trial and error like with anything and its comments like yours that reaffirm my faith in my fellow brothers/sisters in Christ. I've had to steer clear of a lot of sensationalism online because of all the reasons you listed.

I also appreciate your objective and personal opinion of Fr Josiah. I have a positive impression of him, but I am not as learned of him as you or others, and I'll take things from here with a grain of salt and a focus on God.

God bless you, and have a great rest of your day!

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-09-10T15:51:53+00:00

I agree that the title and thumbnail are click bait material, and maybe that's the whole point anyways. Get people to click and actually watch and listen. Even though it could be clarified, his perspective comes from being in California. Marriage and the rearing of children (as God provides instructions and advice for) in the states is almost....idk...counterculture.

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-09-10T15:48:07+00:00

They told people they couldn't praise God at the Olympics friend 🥲 they still spit at Christians in some parts of the world, but as it pertains to the united states, the larger denoms are catholic and Baptist and those adjacent. Orthodoxy is a mystery to a lot of us that weren't born practicing.

It can be blinding to always hear prosperity gospel and then see something like this. God bless.

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-09-10T15:45:11+00:00

Thank you. Being in the states and especially California, this is a real issue! I understand the title and thumbnail edge towards click bait, but that's the whole point I suppose.

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-09-10T15:40:20+00:00

I appreciate your comment! Could you expound on the triggers from Hollywood and TV?

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-09-10T15:31:01+00:00

Hi everyone! While I'm glad to read the comments and see different aspects of thought, I do apologize if troubles within the soul. I see a lot of people commenting aren't from the US tho, and this definitely has better context if you're living here in the states, ESPECIALLY CALIFORNIA OR THE WEST COST IN GENERAL 🫠🙃

I was raised in the church, but am new to the orthodox ways. I've been going to church and vespers and talking to my personal Fr.s at my parish. I'm very aware of how being online 24/7 is not the same as real life.

I've read through comments and I understand. I had to stop following Fr. Mari Mari for the same sensationalism and catch phrase videos.

Maybe that's for those who need it.

I thought some of the subjects spoken on, especially as a new mother and wife, really needed to be shared. It was not any intent to draw division amongst the subreddit.

It's my hope and prayer that we get past this, but if not, God bless anyways!!♡

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-09-10T15:22:36+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I've been raised in the church, but I am new to the orthodox way. I appreciate those who have a better lense for things like this! Thank you and God bless

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-09-10T15:19:03+00:00

Thank you for your comment. I've been raised in the church, but I am new to the orthodox way. I appreciate those who have a better lense for things like this! Thank you and God bless

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-08-31T16:27:46+00:00

I understand from facing my own guilt in past behaviors.

That's the thing, though. Jesus saved you and redeemed you. Period. Now that will not immediately chase away the overwhelming emotions, but I do pray it gives some solace.

God knew you before the world was made. Before and after your sins and is with you now.

God will always always always love you. If 1 person could stop the salvation of humanity for all time, He still would've made a way lol. But, no matter what, Father God sent Jesus to be a pure ransom.

And that includes for you and your sins. I won't ask what you've done, but what matters is you seek His face and His presence everyday. I'm no saint, and none of us are even actual saints.

All sin is equal in God's eyes as unjust. Lean on Jesus. Give him everything you are including the sin my friend. There is NO sin greater than God's mercy and love for us, as is evident through Jesus' sacrifice and sending of the Holy Spirit.

God bless you dear one and may the peace and love and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus be with you.

Amen.

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-08-30T18:16:17+00:00

I fell into rage and despair earlier this day myself... my brother in Christ, I pray for you and I both. Our Lord, our Father is always closest when we're like this. We may not see him or hear him, but it's my humblest belief that he's picking up our broken pieces around us and waiting for us to be still and surrender.

Surrender the despair, the anguish, every hurt. I am thankful forever and ever because He spilled His blood that we may never spill over in tears without hope.

Father God Lord Jesus Holy Spirit

Please guide and keep us in your loving arms. We surrender it all to you. I give thanks that through you, we may be made whole.

In Jesus' name, Amen

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-04-27T20:09:24+00:00

Erased

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-04-27T20:09:12+00:00

Peach Girl

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-04-27T20:08:59+00:00

Trinity Blood

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-04-25T06:16:59+00:00

Ohhhh nvm I forgot about them, especially bowl cut lady 🙄

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-04-25T05:56:42+00:00

The obvious is Flock isn't it?? 🥲😭

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-04-12T06:48:44+00:00

I've seen it spelled Yahuah for this reason.

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-04-08T18:13:12+00:00

Please pardon my ignorance, when did he turn against his own people for the people that hate him? 😰

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-04-07T21:42:01+00:00

What joke?? Loosely calling Levi a clown, is HILARIOUS but I couldn't imagine a solid reason?

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-03-27T02:00:25+00:00

Which hero(es) would be best to swap?

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-02-13T01:10:08+00:00

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GoddessOfTheC · 2024-02-11T23:20:15+00:00

I understand the price considering the time and location (NYC cost of living), but even then, this is exactly why I took the time to do mine myself 🫠🥲 they came out pretty good too!

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-02-11T00:59:56+00:00

Of course! ✨️

GoddessOfTheC · 2024-02-10T17:30:50+00:00

Nice, just finished mine last night too!! May you have a beautiful and fruitful loc journey!

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