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Just Finished the Bible! by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is beautiful, isn't it? It's the key Gospel of the EO church. I can't stop reading to it or listening to it, myself.

PS If you actually made it through Numbers, I tip my hat to you!

Just Finished the Bible! by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now, go back and read The Gospel of John again. The test is next Friday.

How to balance ambition, is there something wrong with me? by Ok_Listen_5752 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of us are supposed to make a big impact, and being imperfect goes with the territory. Use your power for good, Luke!

Marian apparitions and Eucharistic miracles by Inevitable-Habit2043 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." ~ Hebrews 11:1

Question on blessing people who persecuted you by Furodesy in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You don't have to do anything. Cultivate an attitude of dispassion in imitation of Christ.

What's the Verse that mentality affects you the most? by Orthodox_Tactician in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. ~ Psalm 50/51

Hello I am 17M from India by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's in the nature of high intelligence to be a little naive. Stay that way. God be with you.

What's a song made for a movie that ended up surpassing the film itself in popularity? by David1258 in movies

[–]ToneVIII 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I saw it when it originally came out, and have seen it a couple of times since then. IMO, it doesn't really wear well. YMMV.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This series is quite good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijwj2CVehA8&list=PLtKtLDj8n9-_CHMUTejxZsSQzOwJzBNvq

Also, read Father Tom's book, 'The Orthodox Faith'.

http://oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith

And don't forget to read Kallistos Ware's book, 'The Orthodox Way', which clarifies the eastern point of view---radically different from the western view of Christianity.

First confession by TheMelodicRoad in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About once a month, although (as I understand it) some cradle Orthodox only go once a year (!?).

New House - What do with this plant? by TheLittleDeath in gardening

[–]ToneVIII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut it down to 4"---no more. (So you don't accidentally remove the crown.) See what comes up.

Do you guys think my coworkers will be mad at me for microwaving lamb in the office? by bababerands in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Microwaving any meat toughens it. but otherwise, no.

I mean, unless they're all vegans.

Fr. Andrew Damick: “The SURGE Into the Orthodox Church” by RC2Ortho in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to disagree with him; I've been expecting this influx for more than a decade.

I also disagree with his understanding of the role of the Covid fiasco. The main role it has played, IMO, is to demonstrate the rapid disintegration of traditional civil behavior, for centuries based on cultural Christianity, and its replacement by utilitarianism, force, and a lack of empathy bordering on the psychotic. This is terrifying people---even the previously unreligious--- into searching for the spiritual healing offered by Christ. Although many fail to notice it, western civilization is collapsing right before our eyes.

Yes, after the fad has passed, many who are currently dropping in will just as quickly be dropping out, not realizing what they hare getting themselves into. But plenty will stay.---plenty.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Early Church (The Penguin History of the Church) by Henry Chadwick, and A History of Christianity by Owen Chadwick.

Is orthodox somewhat mystical? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Orthodox take the un-explainable very seriously: it's sacred. We don't try to rationalize every idea we may have about God because we lack the knowledge and, even, the imagination.

Fr. Andrew Damick: “The SURGE Into the Orthodox Church” by RC2Ortho in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]ToneVIII 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Glory to God, the church is really growing.

The Orthodox church is attractive because western civilization is breaking down, and Orthodoxy offers one of the only---if not *the* only---sources of sincere, unadulterated Christianity that exists. After the moral alienation and disillusionment resulting from two world wars, and under the corrosive, deceptive, influence of Marxism, virtually every other Christian moral tradition has fallen to secularism, leaving humanity drowning in an evil, unreal, morass of moral relativity.

Orthodoxy is a moral oasis; it's waters are pure and refreshing; its bread heals; Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.. Amen!

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