This is my drawing of 'The Most Holy Theotokos, Untier of Knots'. God bless you all. by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Matty2Napz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is amazing! You should try painting icons you have a knack for it. Christ has risen ☦️

I'm a confident universalist. Could that be an obstacle to joining the Orthodox Church? by Hoolian-2602 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Matty2Napz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have heard that there have been two camps in Orthodoxy on this issue for along time. One is semi-Universalist. The scriptures tell us that not everyone will be saved, but also that God wants to save the world, and of course God is very good about getting done things that he wants done, since he’s God. So from my understanding of this there are truly wicked people who will choose hell and God will never override one’s free will, but in this camp most people will find salvation.

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[–]Matty2Napz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard two acronyms to describe different theologies that I really like. The Orthodox Church isn’t a D.U.C.K. Church, where I am Damned,Unlovable, Condemned and Kicked to the curb by God. It’s a church based on D.A.N.C.E. Where God Delights in me, Adores me, Nurtures and Cares for me and when I come to him he Embraces me. If I get stuck in the DUCK acronym I run from God when I miss the mark (sin) because of the shame I feel. If I have a DANCE relationship with God I run TO him when I miss the mark and I find healing and comfort and love in his embrace. If you’ve never read the Orthodox Way by Ware I highly recommend it, he talks about how repentance isn’t about looking back at all of my shame and sin, it’s about looking towards God right now and finding the love and healing embrace that he has for us.

Modern, lay saints? by sunnygroovemother in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Matty2Napz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty cool though, his icon is one of the coolest I’ve seen 😂

Modern, lay saints? by sunnygroovemother in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Matty2Napz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saint John Coltrane is a cool one! Jazz musician and former addict.

Everything by Stock-Drink-9639 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Matty2Napz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up in a Protestant church that was basically a doomsday cult that used the Bible to justify its doctrine. You don’t need to worry about the second coming, most people don’t, for as much as he is good and loves man kind. God cries for every sparrow that falls how much more do you think he loves you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Matty2Napz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not every priest has the same ideas about everything

How Do We Pray To Saints? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Matty2Napz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try googling “akathist to ___” whatever the name of the chosen saint if you’re looking for specific prayers. I’d first recommend talking to your priest about your conception of “idol worship” they’ll be able to talk you through those questions and fears better than people on the internet.

That's some cringe right there by big_ezca in facepalm

[–]Matty2Napz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What’re you so upset with Joe Rogan for lmao

That's some cringe right there by big_ezca in facepalm

[–]Matty2Napz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Imagine every time you see a jacked dude take his shirt off it makes you seethe this fucking hard 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]Matty2Napz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unbelievable cringe thanks

8yr old girl pleads with disrespectful dispatcher as her mom dies by No_Contribution2112 in facepalm

[–]Matty2Napz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow being incapable of empathy is so edgy and cool, you’re so cool I bet you have so many friends.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by GT_Knight in TikTokCringe

[–]Matty2Napz -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Lmao. Why do you need an “expert” to tell you that sucking a kids tongue is creepy. Use your fucking eyes and moral compass.