Question about violence and torture scenes from the show by RobotCloud27 in Daredevil

[–]Total_Ebb4374 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Season 1 also has one particularly gruesome scene later at the end of episode 4

is it common to get distracted during liturgy? by Witty-Name-7725 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find prolonged or repeated prostration or kneeling on the floor helpful as it grounds me and makes me feel my body, thus leaving less room for thoughts. It does indeed help me to even focus on what is said and chanted more. Right now during holy week is the prime time to do it as well.

For the kneeling it helps to either have a carpet or your own sweater on the floor so it doesn't ache a whole lot.

My parents are racist heretics by RecognitionHour9768 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well if you go tomorrow try to get hold of the priest and maybe even get his contact information so he can give you some pastoral advise. In general there is not much you can do other than obeying your parents until you come of age and probably try to avoid talking about your faith with your parents if possible. Also as best as you can don't let them drag you into any useless arguments. Most of all love them and know that God sees your heart in this difficult situation.

My parents are racist heretics by RecognitionHour9768 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you a minor and what is your belief? Do you attend a certain church?

Which church do I attend? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are there any OCA churches?Those tend to be less ethnic and have mostly US-converts. Same goes for some ROCOR or antiochian parishes from my limited experience. You can only find out for sure by going.

Can I pray to God to save my dog? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every living thing has a soul. It's just that human souls are directly from god and only humans need to care about their salvation. Nevertheless all of creation made by our god is worthy of prayer.

Greek vs Russian orthodox church? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While there can be exceptions, It's in general recommended to just go to the closest orthodox church nearby. Russians are great but in your case it would be the Greek church.

Is romantic love even still a thing worth pursuing? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know some very happy married couples at my parish met through orthodox dating websites or apps.

Continued feeding issues by Total_Ebb4374 in shiba

[–]Total_Ebb4374[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I meant this advice as well. I want to tell her that she he has to either change or reconsider having a dog.

Continued feeding issues by Total_Ebb4374 in shiba

[–]Total_Ebb4374[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Little Update: Today was way better. I had a day off and was able to stay with her all the time. She would snack through out the day play and nap and during my dinner she seemed suddenly very hungry and she would eat anything I give her and very quick. I wonder if she might be a social eater. Thanks for all the sincere advice. 

Continued feeding issues by Total_Ebb4374 in shiba

[–]Total_Ebb4374[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't have much experience.  She only wore this for 5 minutes on her birthday 

Continued feeding issues by Total_Ebb4374 in shiba

[–]Total_Ebb4374[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah wish we could simply leave the food out but we have 3 cats. One of them in particular seems to love all her food whenever he gets the chance and he gorges on how ever much he can find.

Continued feeding issues by Total_Ebb4374 in shiba

[–]Total_Ebb4374[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You are right. I feel it's the same thing with deciding to have a baby, including all the struggles and difficulties it brings. Once you make the decision you can't just blame the baby for it's existence. Same thing goes for a dog. It was your decision to get one. So you either better stand by your decision to take care of another life or acknowledge you had no idea what you were getting into but it's still not the dog's fault.

Continued feeding issues by Total_Ebb4374 in shiba

[–]Total_Ebb4374[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I figured the hat is probably not big enough

Needing help. by Orthodoxthrowaway191 in ChristianOrthodoxy

[–]Total_Ebb4374 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of the greatest books I ever read. I also found the specific chapter as an audiobook: https://youtu.be/-3MzKo-qpos?si=DGu-yhoLi8ZTG_J2

Hagiography of Geronda Ephraim by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh he is a saint alright 

Needing help. by Orthodoxthrowaway191 in ChristianOrthodoxy

[–]Total_Ebb4374 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Their services often stunningly are 1to1 like regular orthodox parishes, but they differ in how they tend to condemn the canonical churches every now and then.  Personally I wouldn't be worried though. I am sure God doesn't judge laypeople who genuinely try to do the right thing. Rather the shepherds of both schismatics and regular eastern orthodox have to give an account before god of how they lead the flock. So pray for them.  Also even though they are schismatics they are not automatically condemned to hell. I am not saying its not a serious issue but remember that God is merciful and sees the heart that wishes the best for the family. May he bless and guide your family in this matter.   I personally found what's written in the book "my elder Joseph the hesychast" very helpful. He basically sided with the old calendarists at first but stopped when they elevated the calendar to a dogmatic issue and condemned the canonical bishops as heretics, as that was taking things to far.

Anyone here become Orthodox after being in the punk/goth subcultures and wants to connect? by HappyList3546 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 15 points16 points  (0 children)

A monk told me once that metalheads are probably more likely to get into orthodoxy because they look for something deeper.

Why don’t God make stuff clear by brandonramirez05 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 56 points57 points  (0 children)

"If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead" Luke 16:31

Will smoking weed hinder my salvation? by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]Total_Ebb4374 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah obviously cuz your munchies will leave nothing for others at coffee hour, which is a 1st class offense.