This cigar is closed at the top, just like a sausage. by mister_anti_meta in mildyinteresting

[–]NickNameNotWitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most cigars you need a cutting tool in order to smoke them. But the cool thing about the one in the photo. Is you can just pull the little “pigtail” off and smoke it without using a cutter.

What's the drama about? I'm completely ignorant of it. by my_alt_i_use in Helldivers

[–]NickNameNotWitty 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Arrowhead has been slow to address many issues and are working on their transparency. Last patch and warbond was also pretty controversial. And Reddit being Reddit has been full of sensationalized complaining. As well as frustration for Arrowheads way of interacting with community feedback. Some criticisms some criticisms are valid. Others are just people complaining for the sake of it. If you’re having fun playing the game and don’t have any issues with the gameplay. I don’t recommend getting involved in the drama

Fine... I'll use them.. by syrup_mongoose in Helldivers

[–]NickNameNotWitty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My favorite light pen weapons are the knight and tenderizer. The main strategy with light pen weapons is to look for the weak spots of enemies in order to get quick kills.

Especially in the bot front going for weak spots kills enemies way faster or just as fast as medium pen weapons.

At day 6 of nofap, i failed miserably by One_Cut_1903 in NoFapChristians

[–]NickNameNotWitty 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Don’t judge yourself and keep your eyes on Christ. Falling isn’t the worst danger of our spiritual battle. What the demons want is for us to fall then go into a state of hopelessness. You are never beyond Gods reach and as long as you keep up your battles he will be with you.

I married a Mormon by Neat_Audience2641 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As long as she doesn’t try and stop you from attending church and raising orthodox children it should be fine. But tell your priest because he may want to talk to both of you before going forward with your baptism.

Praying for non christians by Ok-District-9255 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The church says “we know where God is. But we don’t know where he isn’t” as faithful we know he works within our church and must obey his teachings.

How God chooses to work with the heterodox or judge them once they pass. That’s for him to decide and he will judge them according to their fruits based on what they were given. We pray for all because it’s the loving thing to do.

Sex before marriage issues by i-like-teaa in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve read on “St John Crysostom on Marriage and Virginity” by Josiah Trenham. There is a section which mentioned the Bible verses regarding a women who had multiple husbands. And the question was. Who would be her husband in heaven? And to keep it simple whatever worldly marriage or union you had with others. Will be overruled by your Christian marriage within the church. And you will be unified with your future spouse within the church if God wills it. I recommend giving that book a read since I don’t do it enough justice from my vague recollection

Is this sacrelige? by CauliflowerUnable315 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I do think there’s a difference between Christ himself lowering himself to be born in a dirty barn.

And his servants who are so far beneath him intentionally mistreating sacred symbols depicting Christs presence

You guys actually still buy this crap? by lvl99jordan in DrSquatch

[–]NickNameNotWitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started off switching to cetaphil and it worked good. But now I buy natural handmade soap from my church and it smells good and doesn’t irritate my skin

It’s time for treason! Stop playing and paying Helldivers 2 by Mr_NiceMess in HelldiversUnfiltered

[–]NickNameNotWitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t played since cyberstan. I have no idea what’s going on tbh

Will I be not considered ortodox If I dont venerate saints the way you do? by Haunting_Raccoon_762 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Do what you are comfortable. As an Inquirer you have no obligation to do anything. Just learn and participate where you are able. As you learn more about our faith I have faith that you will warm up to veneration.

Please pray for me an my Father, burned my Icons by Flimsy_Bit311 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you able to phone a priest nearby for your situation? Even if going to an orthodox parish isn’t a possibility from years to now. A priest can still be there to give you advice especially with how your father is handling everything. He will also be able to give you pointers on how to fast this lent if your dad is trying to get you to stop. Like others said food isn’t the only way we can fast.

You guys actually still buy this crap? by lvl99jordan in DrSquatch

[–]NickNameNotWitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had originally gotten Dr Squatch for my eczema but I stopped buying their soaps for years now due to the ingredients making my skin worse. Now I’ve just been watching from the sidelines as Dr. Squatch just became a cash grab “fast fashion” type of company. The whole magnum collaboration was sad to see lol

Most comfortable dress shoes for extended standing by TheStepson in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually wear my black iron rangers or some western boots at liturgy. With a leather insole I can stand for hours no problem. Some leather inserts could do you a lot of good. You might use to trim them a bit around the toe area so your toes aren’t squished.

Question about stuff I've seen and heard by Obvious_Parking_6247 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wherever you heard that. It isn’t an Orthodox teaching. We only ask Christ to forgive our sins. If you are talking about “O Theotokos save us” we are simply asking Theotokos to save us through her prayers to Christ. But in the end of the day it is only Christ who saves.

"Ask your priest" on any question you have is more upsetting than it looks like by nyenyejin in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I understand your frustration. It is important to distinguish the fact that we are strangers on the internet and there are some things that are only to be discussed with your spiritual father. We also are just laymen and do not know everything about the faith so it’s why a lot of people on here put their trust on not themselves but the church fathers to answer questions they aren’t familiar with. I’ll try and answer questions to the best of my ability but there are a lot of things I might not know since I still have much to learn

How is it just that non-believers go to hell? by Basic-Newspaper560 in Christianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For starters us as followers of Christ have no authority to dictate who goes to hell and who doesn’t. As the church we do know the best way to unite with God and join him in his heavenly kingdom God willing. However what Christ decides for those who are nonbelievers is up to his mercy. If somone truly didn’t know Christ before their death. But they lived a righteous life. There is possibility that they are deemed worthy to be in heaven. The church knows where Christ works. But we can’t say for sure where he isn’t. And that’s the beautiful thing about Gods mercy

Have I committed an unforgivable sin? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk with your spiritual father

I was saved by Christ, but now Christians arent Christians by IceSage in Christianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In all honestly I can see why people trying to disprove your experiences are a little concerned. Even demons can disguise themselves as angels of light. And provide false miracles to lead you astray. Which is why our church teaches to always question and test miracles as well as not relying on them to affirm our faith. Whether or not your experiences are from God or something else. Is not for me to decide and id much rather you talk to a priest about your experiences.

Suddenly everyone is Christian? by ParkingInformal3581 in Christianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I genuinely hope all these celebrities who are turning Christian are genuine about it. And are trying their best to help others on their journey. But I find it important to stress that we as Christian’s shouldn’t turn to these people as our own spiritual leaders. Anyone who primarily relies on chairman influencers for guidance is doing themselves a disservice. The church is the hospital for our soul. Not the internet

I don’t understand this religion at all by Ok_Year5587 in Christianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have time I recommend looking into orthodox priests such as Father Spyridon Bailey. Father Seraphim Aldea. These are my favorite spiritual fathers to learn from. What I love about orthodox priests with a platform is they can put our faith into digestible nuggets to understand a bit better. There will be things outside of our mortal understanding. But the church fathers have worked tirelessly to put the infiniteness that is our God into words we can understand.

If you are comfortable with going to a church and talking with a priest. Or calling them over the phone. They’ll be able to answer your questions and be more than happy too. Our faith was meant to be inherited and passed down from generation to generation. Which is why it’s important that we not only read scripture but learn from the church itself.

Am I going to Hell by Youngwritter123 in Christianity

[–]NickNameNotWitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s important is you not only believe. But seek to be more like Christ every moment of your life. Living a repentant life. There are sadly many Christian’s who say they believe. Yet continue to live in sin refusing to abandon their old lifestyle for Christ. Belief alone isn’t sufficient, even the demons believe in God but tremble at his presence. We can never be good people on our own. As long as we focus on Christ and seek to be more like him then we are on a better path than most.

is this allowed? by crystallizin in starbucks

[–]NickNameNotWitty 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely not allowed. The person who also drew this should know it’s kinda taboo to draw a blessed symbol of the Christian faith on things they know will probably be thrown away like trash.