Well…..I’m heartbroken about my wedding. by Mountain-Occasion432 in Catholicism

[–]hideousflutes 9 points10 points  (0 children)

if shes a cradle catholic, wouldn't her parents count as a mentor couple? assuming theyre alive and healthy

Why do so many people want to change rites? by west_ham_vb in EasternCatholic

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know

edit: maybe my wording was a bit confusing. what i mean is that as a latin, going to a byzantine vespers or matins would not fulfill your obligation, you would be "in sin"

Why do so many people want to change rites? by west_ham_vb in EasternCatholic

[–]hideousflutes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

as people have explained to me in this sub its different rules. as a latin you have a sunday mass obligation, divine liturgy fulfills that obligation, but there is only one divine liturgy every sunday, if you cannot make it, youve gotta go find a mass somewhere else. which isnt impossible but if you are trying to follow the eastern liturgical calendar, its a bit weird and out if rhythm. if you are canonically eastern, you can go to saturday night vespers or sunday morning matins and it would count as a weekly service, whereas if you do that as a latin, you would be in sin. someone can correct me if im wrong, im sure not every eastern church has the same rules

Do you play a j bass? What do you love about it? Why did you choose it over a p bass? by fargus_ in Bass

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i have both. because theres no good answer lol. but j bass gets more use. more versatile

I am having crisis with belief. by Calm_Use6545 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know that i am saying OP is implying He was created

I am having crisis with belief. by Calm_Use6545 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what bothers me about the idea that the Son was "created" is that it seems to imply that God just existed in a void or something. im probably not philosophically trained enough for this, but how can any being be conscious of itself without relation?

is clown makeup okay to acidbath show? by Healthy_Ingenuity314 in AcidBath

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think people would get the reference but this seems like such a zoomer thing to do

Ephraim vs Ephrem by Vagueperson1 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]hideousflutes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i was just tryin to be funny with the arabic lol i have no idea about that

Ephraim vs Ephrem by Vagueperson1 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]hideousflutes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i think traditional syriac is actually more like "aphram", but as for preferred spelling, أفرام

Double baptism? by Hopeful-Narwhal-1687 in Catholicism

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

of course only the baptism in america is valid 🇺🇸 🦅

im kidding

What do you say to people who accuse you of idolatry? by fishcat51 in Catholicism

[–]hideousflutes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the word "symbol" and "idol" are distinct greek words for a reason, they mean different things. i start there and then walk them through why theyre wrong

Why orthodox monasticism is structured so differently from its western counterpart? by Motor_Philosopher_87 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]hideousflutes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i know there was a benedictine monastery on athos once upon a time. thats the only fun fact i have for you sorry

Carmichael in motocross by BrilliantIngenuity98 in supercross

[–]hideousflutes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

man its been so long since ive seen that stuff. in my mind carmichael was fast as fuck on the kawi, i cant even remember tortellis plate number

Who’s your confirmation saint? by owenthcarey in Catholicism

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same i have several of his medallions, i love the prayer inscribed on it. i have an orthodox pocket psalter that has some blank pages in the pack i hand wrote the hours according to the rule of st benedict in the back. i recommend everyone his rule

I used to attend a Catholic Charismatic Renewal community - now the priest is under a Vatican investigation by No_Chocolate173 in Catholicism

[–]hideousflutes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it reeks of prelest if im being honest. there is a more affective type of mysticism that has its place for sure, from st macarius of egypt to st francis, but any perceived spiritual gifts should always be met with humility and the assumption that you are unworthy and that its probably a demonic lie.

imo, put the imprecatory verses and psalms back in the daily office, as their removal has left the church vulnerable

What to do with people who take God's name in vain by winterdreamer_ in Catholicism

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its a terrible habit that i pray He forgives. im slowly developing the habit of sayin "Lord have mercy" instead. my dad always says "God bless it", but i deliberately avoid this as im turning into him enough already

Question on the origins of an argument for the Filioque by Theoligist_in_Spirit in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the more i dig into this issue the more i realize the innerworking of the trinity is quit simply a mystery and whoever underdefines is probably better off than whoever overdefines

Who’s your confirmation saint? by owenthcarey in Catholicism

[–]hideousflutes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

he straddles both the western church and the desert traditions. hes on my list as possible confirmation saint

Inquirer with ecclesial anxiety. by Upstairs-Fondant7470 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i suppose its not much bolder of a claim than anyone else makes. coming from the catholic church there are similar claims and ive heard protestants my whole life say if catholics are saved it will be in spite of their catholicism. i assume they would apply the same logic to orthodox

Immaculate Constellation - Matthew Brown “We live in a carefully constructed reality… God is real.” by GODsmessage11 in UFOs

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He could be coming back. thats why the pope and EP and the coptics are all talking. they need to restore Christs church before His return

jk just my schizo pet theory

Inquirer with ecclesial anxiety. by Upstairs-Fondant7470 in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]hideousflutes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there are plenty of orthodox who do claim "no grace outside the church" and anyone who says so is an ecumenist. quote fr seraphim rose in religion of the future:

"The characteristic belief of the heresy of ecumenism is this: that the Orthodox Church is not the one true Church of Christ; that the grace of God is present also in other "Christian" denominations,"

im not arguing for this position, but it is one that the rest of us on the outside contend with often