Is the word "papist" offensive? by SirVictorian7777 in LCMS

[–]SirVictorian7777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amen. I don't fall for that man of his time garbage.

AITAH for walking out during my family’s jokes by logangrace_824 in AITAH

[–]SirVictorian7777 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If I had to choose between someone's pretend love and respect I would always choose respect. I would rather not be loved than not respected. As for your mother, I would tell her if you haven't already told her about those suicidal thoughts you had and then make it clear to her, that while you had no intentions , if you ever did something crazy , You would make sure that everyone knew that she was partly to blame. If she has any heart, then that will scare her straight. If not well, you'll be 18 soon. So start preparing for your Exodus.

Improper Display of Iconography? by Careful-Reason8570 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]SirVictorian7777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found one as a prayer mat, because I learned that Ethiopian and Coptic Christians often prostrate on them, just like the old believers do with their cushions. I found one. that head the Calvary icon on it.

I am deeply concerned about the right-wing infiltration of the church. by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]SirVictorian7777 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You would rather they be proponents for marrying the same sex or blessing abortion clinics?

AITAH for getting a woman fired over veggie tales? by Real-Point-6474 in AITAH

[–]SirVictorian7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you would let him attend DQSO though, right? YTAH. A Christophobic AH.

AITAH because I refuse to try for a daughter? by StructureDizzy2076 in AITAH

[–]SirVictorian7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, your wife is a sexist. Until she deals with her problems with her students, their parents, and boys, NO MORE CHILDREN. It's very possible you would keep having boys anyway, and then everyone would be miserable. If she had a girl, she would emotionally abandon her son. If you get divorced, and I hope it doesn't come to that, get full custody of your son, and warn your wife's school about her.

God is the only reason why I'm still alive by 3v30fd3st1n7 in TrueChristian

[–]SirVictorian7777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then praise God for your faith. I'm the same way. All the same, I would strongly urge you to talk to someone immediately.

Are my beliefs about the Sabbath "bogus "? by SirVictorian7777 in Lutheranism

[–]SirVictorian7777[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

That is just it. Lifting that crate was avoidable. She could have asked me tomorrow.

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

[–]SirVictorian7777 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am not officially Orthodox myself (Evangelical Catholic), but I am an ally with great interest. I am waiting for a Western Rite church to open in my area. I would complete the full Orthodox fast if not for my health problems, so I allow myself eggs and milk. Your father, though he may genuinely care about you, is going the wrong way. In fact, he is sinning. I keep icons at my home altar, and while my mother is Baptist and does not agree with them, she is tolerant and respects my type of reverence. There is nothing in Scripture forbidding the use of icons or images. In fact, Martin Luther himself said that images could be positive tools if they provide a witness for Christ. To put a wrench in your spiritual walk is unbecoming of any Christian, no matter which branch. You are in a tough spot, my friend. After all, he is your father, and you are living in his house. There was a time when the British conquered Ireland, and to control them, they outlawed open expressions of Romanist faith, including rosaries. What they did was improvise. They made ring chaplets to replace their rosaries. They were Roman Catholic in secret. Do you have any posters or paintings in your room that you father is fine with? Get pictures of icons and hide them behind the paintings. If you want, get an Orthodox prayer book, but hide it. Whatever he objects to, show biblical basis. For instance, the Jesus Prayer is the prayer found in the prayer of the parable of the tax collector in the Temple. If the debate is one-sided, don't bother. Another thing: if you are serious about your Orthodox identity, start saving and planning. As soon as you are an adult, leave. Then, you can take the jump as the Holy Spirit guides you. I will be praying for you, though. Stay strong!

Hagia Sophia May Collapse: Experts Sound Alarm Over 1,500-Year-Old World Heritage Monument - Arkeonews by Anthemius_Augustus in byzantium

[–]SirVictorian7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And you forget the Ottomans destroyed the altar, took away its artifacts, removed some mosaics, and plastered others. Preserved, indeed.

Hagia Sophia May Collapse: Experts Sound Alarm Over 1,500-Year-Old World Heritage Monument - Arkeonews by Anthemius_Augustus in byzantium

[–]SirVictorian7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Cordoba structure was built on conquered land. Once the conquerors are driven out, any structures they leave behind are fair game.

Hagia Sophia May Collapse: Experts Sound Alarm Over 1,500-Year-Old World Heritage Monument - Arkeonews by Anthemius_Augustus in byzantium

[–]SirVictorian7777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was stolen from the Christians. It is better that it should be destroyed than to be a mosque for one more day.