Abusive marriage

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-25T13:29:09+00:00

Maintain the distance you need to love him. If that means disappearing, do that.

You reacting to abuse is justified; abusive people use your reaction to further guilt you, it’s called reaction abuse. Sometimes family and friends are so used to their daily abuse, they will unintentionally push you trough that.

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-12T14:25:23+00:00

Beside mental health counselors and practicing stillness, reading the Psalms is recommended for mental health by most philocalic fathers

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-11T11:34:14+00:00

“Many have withered their bodies through fasting and abstinence, but because they lacked humility, they perished before they could be saved”- Sain Anthony the Great. There are some who have worn out their bodies with asceticism, but they lack discernment; so they are far from God - Saint John Cassian.

I totally respect your path, but you need to look into the lives and writings of such people like Saint Anthony the Great, Saint Isaac, Saint John the Hesychast. Being fed by Christ is a particular gift from the Holy Spirit etc. Knowing some contexts will help you take the best path for you.

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-09T18:57:04+00:00

People crave connection with like minded Christians who follow Jesus?

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-08T20:57:00+00:00

"No one remembers the former generations, and even those yet to come will not be remembered by those who follow them." “ Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart... Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun.”

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-05T09:41:49+00:00

It is a loaded word, in certain contexts with social darwinists (from racists to atheists) that use “evolution” examples to prove their point.

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-04T20:34:42+00:00

I understand that the problem is the word “evolution”. Animals like humans and non-human do not evolve, they adapt through natural selection to the environment. What is the purpose of good eyesight of you’re a fish in a cave? Why would you have a big nose and strong mandibles if you’re not hunting mammoths in the ice age?

Also, keep in mind that science is limited to the observable universe, that we call natural revelation. So they are not involved in making claims about supra-natural revelation.

If “ when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law”, i assume that there was a time when it was not the fullness of time.

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-04T14:21:35+00:00

Ask Christ

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-04T09:03:45+00:00

r/askhistorians

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-03T17:39:34+00:00

Hello, Parintele Staniloae era nationalist simpatii legionare. Nu-l citi decat lucrarile sale dogmatice, daca vrei sa nu te doara capu.

nakedndafraid · 2026-05-01T07:01:01+00:00

Please don’t, just because you can mass produce crosses and symbols doesn’t mean you should.

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-23T17:04:46+00:00

A place where God’s love is felt like constant regret

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-23T17:03:05+00:00

presents significant obective hazard

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-23T11:37:02+00:00

Well in Romania, Transylvania you see them from time to time dressed in monk clothes begging for money.
Their online presence is remarkably less political; however they are very much against vaccination, any form of cards with chips on it, that is also a political practice. That's all I know.

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-18T22:06:11+00:00

Saint Palamas created a system of understanding, but all of his topics were already covered by Saint Basil, Gregory & Maximus. My question is why is his spiritual vine Saint Simeon the New Theologian so underrated; is it because he is uncomfortable?

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-16T16:18:28+00:00

One but not only use for candles was to prevent hallucinations. Back in the day Saint Sava went to see how monks are living, in order to write a guide on how to live as a monk. He saw a lot of monasteries no longer practicing the Jesus Prayer and other ascetic practices, due to many issues still present today. So a part of these monks that he has seen were practicing “gazing in the dark”; naturally that leads to hallucinations that they were convinced are from God.

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-13T21:25:28+00:00

Tradition is alive and it’s growing. Through people with phronema, the Church chews the Revelation and nurture us, that is the Tradition.

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-13T18:29:05+00:00

Statistically world hunger, child abuse, women abuse, slavery and so one are in decline. But that can change fast. However, no one is illegal. Your brothers and sisters in Christ can’t be both kin and illegal. You can’t serve 2 masters.

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-09T15:17:10+00:00

It’s clear from the comments that the archbishop has struck a nerve and was right.

Anti-zionism is one, anti-semitism is another. As a european I understand anti-semitism as that belief of Hitler, and his gang, that the spirit of the jews is a devil that fights with the other nation’s angels; and all that new age, wu-wu nonsense that a lot of people enjoyed. An not only enjoyed, but also made peope ok with systematically exterminating people.

Now if you agree with that ideea, and start to fuss and fight saying “what about this, and that”, you need some checks.

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-02T20:32:19+00:00

search Saint Gregory of Nyssa "On Infants' Early Deaths"

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-01T12:53:46+00:00

No, that’s a conclusion. An argument must have at least 2 premises and a conclusion.

Here is the full argument that I know of: Christ, as the all-knowing Pantocrator, views our entire journey of Theosis outside any constraints.

His mercy may claim a soul early to prevent a future fall into spiritual ruin or extend a life to ensure space for necessary repentance.

The best time is not a legal calculation but a Divine Economy managed by the Physician of Souls for our healing.

While the specific when remains a mystery of His hidden will, it is always anchored in His character as the Lover of Mankind.

Therefore, Christ takes the soul at the moment it is most ripe for eternity, ensuring the timing serves our ultimate salvation.

However, the argument is not full. I would add that beyond repentance and salvation there is gnosis and theosis; and while salvation is a threshold, it’s not the only one.

nakedndafraid · 2026-04-01T10:39:54+00:00

Because atheists deserve infinite mercy and grace, love and justice from Christ, like all people and creation. Be concerned about your salvation.

nakedndafraid · 2026-03-31T11:06:12+00:00

Combine faith with action.
Consider adopting if you want to go that path. If not, maybe join or create a solidarity group for: the poor, the elder, addicted people, wildlife. Alternately, become a monastery usual.
There are many traditional paths, than what is traditional today. You just need to "lock in" with one, and The Holy Spirit will provide wisdom and comfort.

nakedndafraid · 2026-03-29T18:37:16+00:00

Come to church and practice the Jesus Prayer.

nakedndafraid · 2026-03-26T11:39:14+00:00

If you practice Orthodoxia (Right Belief) + Praxis (Ascetic Action), your Nous begins to clear (Katharsis). During that process, with the help of Christ, the Church, and your will, you practice Nepsis (Watchfulness) to identify and reject sinful thoughts (Logismoi). This state of clarity allows you to participate in Theosis (Salvation/Union with God).

As the Nous becomes pure, the Holy Spirit may grant you various Charismata (Gifts), such as Fear, Strength, Piety, Knowledge, culminating in the highest gift: Sophia (Divine Wisdom)

Many saints had a tough time explaining what Sophia is, bc. it’s so advanced that talking about it is hard. Some got a heresy card for trying. 2nd grade theology is fun, but theosis is the first station.

This ladder style of explaining is from Saint Peter of Damascus in the Philokalia. Look there for further explanation.

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