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This point is of interest to me. The Church Father Origen considered the Holy Spirit to be present only in Christians, and almost all Christians have a similar view. But the Lord said, "The Spirit blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or...

https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-middle-east/2024/03/coptic-church-cuts-theological-dialogue-with-catholics-says-blessing-gays-unacceptable

What do you mean? I can probably guess, but better hear it from you.

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I guess it is conceivable that some Coptic members wanted to introduce praise and worship music for the glory of God. This would be very different from claiming a Protestant takeover.

It is hard to believe that a Protestant takeover of the Coptic Orthodox Church was attempted. What happened was an attempt to continue ecumenical (not Protestant) services at the Muqattam Cathedral. This was attempted for the love and salvation of Egypt and was rejected by the Coptic Church...

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Welcome to the CF. I hope you enjoy the fellowship and discussions.

Welcome to the CF. I hope you enjoy the fellowship and discussions.

Welcome to the CF. I hope you enjoy the fellowship and discussions.

Welcome to the CF. I hope you enjoy the fellowship and discussions.