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Recent content by Kristos

  1. Kristos

    On marriage (again) Orthodox-only discussion

    Hello everyone. Long time. It has been a rough year for me. My wife of 18 years divorced me. Apparently being married to me was 18 years of hell. So there you go...
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    "Don't let the smells and bells be the determining factor in your conversion to Orthodoxy."

    depends on how you take the term "smells and bells". Some seem to take it has something lacking the Holy Spirit, so maybe don't.
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    Differences between jurisdictions

    There are parish within each jurisdiction that more or less "ethnic". I prefer less ethnic, primarily English service. Proximity is also a factor.
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    (Orthodox) Retirement?

    Retirement = heaven on earth? Freedom from toil...
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    Saint? Clement of Alexandria

    Is outrage!^_^^_^^_^
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    Anybody remember me?

    :wave::wave::wave:
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    Orthodox Commentaries on Righteous Job?

    I have read it and it is good. I like Fr Patrick in general, so perhaps I'm biased:)
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    Eastern Orthodox on Contraception

    It is impossible to understand either the New Testament doctrine on marriage, or the very consistent practice of the Orthodox Church without seeing Christian marriage in the context of the Eucharist... The very notion of marriage as a sacrament presupposed that a man is not only a being with...
  9. Kristos

    Thoughts of Dating Apps?

    I met my wife online 18 years ago. It wasn't a "Christian" specific app, but religion could be used as a match factor. Be like a bee.
  10. Kristos

    Camp

    Just got back from camp. I think Orthodox camping ministries might be the most important thing we do right now. If you are not involved in some way, you should consider.
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    We're getting there - Abortion is Morally Good

    Me too. Reagan, Bush, Clinton...
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    Natural Family Planning & Number of Children

    Christ is risen! I just love saying that:) I think discerning the difference between a right believing priest and one that believes as I do, would be a difficult thing. How many people think that they do not believe correctly? Like Fr Hopko (of blessed memory) used to say, the Church is like...
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    Natural Family Planning & Number of Children

    Hello everyone! Christ is risen! This is a good thread because it has encouraged me to look at my own behavior, which very often falls short. While I don't particularly enjoy judging myself, it is important to at least have the correct measuring stick. I think the best advice my grandmother...