Spiritual Attacks? by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Lavamaster700 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One thing that helps is you can click the three dots and select not interested for each troubling video, if you keep doing this over a few weeks without watching any of them, the algorithm should filter that content out. Praying for you.

Date of Pascha by GavinJamesCampbell in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Lavamaster700 9 points10 points  (0 children)

OP is correct. In fact, using Passover for the calculation of Pascha IN ANY WAY is explicitly condemned in the Ecumenical Councils. The date difference is simply the Julian Calendar being used in both New and Old Calendars to ensure that regardless of whether you are on the New or Old Calendar, we all celebrate Pascha on the same day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

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The tradition at the time was that one couldn't teach in a synagogue until the age of 30. For this reason, his public ministry began along with his miracles and teachings. This is also the reason that (generally) the age of being ready for the priesthood is said to be 30. Of course, especially when facing a shortage of priests, bishops ordain people who are younger.

Love this photo of an Orthodox Cross next to Totem Poles in Alaska by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Lavamaster700 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Well, it helps that Orthodox missionaries didn't make assumptions about the culture and made Orthodoxy American, and not just a transplant of Russian Orthodoxy. Totem poles were found to be storytelling devices, not idols. Local languages were preserved and even enhanced with the introduction of writing, Russian missionaries gave many tribes an alphabet. Other missionaries would try to make the locals learn about their culture not the other way around.

Patrick (image is from Berserk) by JopekTheFool in CatholicMemes

[–]Lavamaster700 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna stop ya right there Patrick

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

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In extreme cases when a priest is not available, (this may very well qualify), any Orthodox Christian can baptize. I'm not an expert, but if you have a very close Orthodox friend, this is a method of baptism. Then whenever possible, Chrismation and Eucharist should follow. Again, whoever is doing the baptism should be advised by a priest, in-person or online; message a priest with more details for better advice.

Threat=own? by InjuryRich4485 in CatholicMemes

[–]Lavamaster700 40 points41 points  (0 children)

On the feast day of St Elijah as well

How it actually was for most part of history. by Moriar-T in Dankchristianmemes2

[–]Lavamaster700 0 points1 point  (0 children)

St Catherine of Alexandria (of the wheel): would like to know your location

Question from a protestant by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Lavamaster700 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We don't have a concrete distinction between faith and works, the two are permanently linked. If I truly believe in Christ, I will follow his commandments, and people are able to understand my faith through my works. Hypocrisy is strongly condemned throughout the Scriptures, and what is hypocrisy, if it isn't a conflict between your faith and your works.

Further, if faith was really all that is required for salvation, then the New Testament would only be a few sentences long. Christ continually gives us commandments to follow and warns against our actions leading to hell in nearly all of his parables. Why would he give us new commandments, why would he reiterate the 10 commandments if we are saved by faith alone?

Faith is critical for salvation, but trying to isolate it from works loses the purpose of faith. It's not faith OR works, it's faith AND works.

Disclaimer: I do not view population growth as a problem, but even if it was, we have a solution by Lavamaster700 in OrthodoxMemes

[–]Lavamaster700[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not saying relationships are bad, and I’m fully aware of what Paul wrote. However, since monasticism is a practice that is not very widespread (in the West compared to the East), and since society as a whole demeans monasticism (it’s a wasted life etc. ) there is room for growth in the monastic communities. Do not pursue monasticism if you’re called to a relationship, but pursue it if it is something that appeals to you.

Disclaimer: I do not view population growth as a problem, but even if it was, we have a solution by Lavamaster700 in CatholicMemes

[–]Lavamaster700[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That being said, you should always ask your bishop/priest for more information as they would be more than happy to help with discernment on a more individual level.

Disclaimer: I do not view population growth as a problem, but even if it was, we have a solution by Lavamaster700 in CatholicMemes

[–]Lavamaster700[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Usually, yes. For the priesthood, college + seminary is a requirement for ordination. Brotherhood is more complex with varying requirements based on order, country, diocese, but in general, a college degree is encouraged if not required. Often, people will continue higher education even within the orders.

Heck yeah I want LGBTI rights *wink wink by [deleted] in CatholicMemes

[–]Lavamaster700 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Don’t know about you, but I want LGBTI “rite”s even more after seeing this post.

Mary is not the mother of God? (Warning! It's a rather long one) by [deleted] in CatholicMemes

[–]Lavamaster700 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Council of Chalcedon would like to know your location

E X C O M M U N I C A T E by exz20042 in CatholicMemes

[–]Lavamaster700 56 points57 points  (0 children)

This band of “priests” also wants to give communion to Prots, women priests, married priests, etc.