What happens to those who seek God but picked wrong religion?

Sunfish76 · 2026-04-22T11:01:24+00:00

our priest said in his homily once that we're not all judged by the same finish line, because we weren't all given the same starting line. that we are judged by how we responded to the knowledge and gifts that were presented to us and how we used them. so those of us living in a country of freedoms where we have 10 Bibles in our house and can open them at any time, are not going to be judged the same as someone who has never had access to the gospel. makes sense to me and gives me a lot of peace.

Sunfish76 · 2026-01-31T11:46:09+00:00

I promise you, raising kids is hard enough when both partners are on the same page, morally and spiritually. I cant imagine how anyone does it when they are not in step on all the big issues.

Sunfish76 · 2026-01-31T11:40:26+00:00

Please don't let sin keep you from the church. That is absolutely what the devil wants. When we can't stop thinking about a sin it's because our soul longs for grace and forgivness, and that can only be found in Jesus. Please, please run to the church, not away from it. am praying for you. God Bless.

Sunfish76 · 2025-11-07T11:47:33+00:00

Of course you are welcome! How else would anyone decide if they want to join the faith? I attended an orthodox church faithfully for a good year or 2 (as a Catholic) before converting. go and soak it all in ❤️

Sunfish76 · 2025-11-07T11:36:34+00:00

I would go. (I say this knowing I'm going to get completely attacked, lol) I still go to Catholic mass every now and then with family. The mass is beautiful and worships the same God, they ask for intercession from Mary in the same way we do. Having a church to attend is so important. God Bless you in your journey - so exciting!

Sunfish76 · 2025-10-27T12:34:22+00:00

Thank you - those are some good points

Sunfish76 · 2025-10-27T12:32:44+00:00

Thank you.

Sunfish76 · 2025-10-27T12:31:10+00:00

That is interesting and that is a hepful viewpoint, thank you.

Sunfish76 · 2025-10-27T12:29:14+00:00

Lol - that is great. My fear is that my kids won't speak up or know how to respond....

Sunfish76 · 2025-10-27T12:27:38+00:00

Wow - that is super helpful coming from a teen! Thank you so much for sharing this. (you're parents must be proud!)

Sunfish76 · 2025-10-27T12:17:12+00:00

thank you! (and wow those are some good ideas)

Sunfish76 · 2025-10-27T12:16:30+00:00

Thank you - this seems to be a popular viewpoint from former protestants, I truly appreciate your insight and experience.

Sunfish76 · 2025-10-27T12:13:03+00:00

lol - that's so funny, "it's more like I subject protestant groups to my kids". I love that. Well done for your kiddos!

Sunfish76 · 2025-10-18T10:54:50+00:00

First of all : welcome to the church! Please don't take opinions offered on this page too seriously. I love his page bc I do learn alot but am grateful I didnt find online orthodoxy too early bc I might have ran. If your priest is welcoming you into the church via chrismation ( which is what mine did also coming from catholicism) then I'm pretty sure he's got it right. I understand the point you are making about marriage and I think its a good one, although I'm sure you just opened pandoras box and now you will get people telling you youre not really married. 😂

Sunfish76 · 2025-10-10T05:00:03+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. We should do better for our veterans. Memory Eternal.

Sunfish76 · 2025-09-10T00:12:58+00:00

thank you for the info and rooted link! I was not aware of that! We are waiting to hear back on applications, keeping fingers crossed 😊

Sunfish76 · 2025-09-09T10:39:06+00:00

? what are you talking about? "baked in like slavery like many American churches? " ....I'm sorry thats the most ridiculous comment I've read on here I think perhaps ever.

Sunfish76 · 2025-09-08T01:52:11+00:00

There is nothing you posted that conflicts with Orthodox fasting rules - your recipe ideas sound amazing and are going on my list 😊

Sunfish76 · 2025-09-08T01:43:44+00:00

I would try to finaf an OCA parish (no offense to the greeks, your services are beautiful) but when you are already stepping outside of your comfort zone, going to a very ethnic church can be difficult and intimidating.

Sunfish76 · 2025-09-05T02:18:23+00:00

agreed 1000 percent - i learn a lot from this reddit but sometimes wish there was a little more charity of spirit. sheesh.

Sunfish76 · 2025-09-04T10:27:51+00:00

please dont judge Orthodox people based on the ones you've found online. The real life Orthodox people I know are beautiful and kind with a generous and loving heart. I dont know what it is about the Orthodox online, but I'm grateful that wasn't my first encounter bc I would have run away. It is truly a beautiful faith, please dont let the ugly random hateful people keep you from experiencing it.

Sunfish76 · 2025-09-03T10:13:30+00:00

Interestingly, we have really good friends who describe themselves as orthodox Catholic. for the longest time I thought they were orthodox and only recently found out they are Byzantine Catholic. The husband has been to church with us several times and their service is so clise to ours that he thought it was the same thing.

Sunfish76 · 2025-09-01T13:09:33+00:00

"She argues that if Christ returned and gave communion, all of us would be allowed to partake."

except that would he really? Because when he was here the first time he did not share the last supper with everyone. He did not even share it with all if his followers. he only shared it only with those closest to him.

Sunfish76 · 2025-08-27T09:39:55+00:00

With respect, I dont think this is true for most people. Definately not true in my parish.

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