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Dispensationalism and the idea of the "rapture" both have similar characteristics to that of a cult. Why? These ideas basically came out of nowhere, being "revealed" to the world through a few people. There's no historical teaching (or even scripture to back it). John Nelson Darby and...

The rebel monks are opposed to the EP's efforts with "ecumenism". From their website... http://www.esphigmenou.com/What%20the%20dispute%20is%20about%20and%20why%20the%20monks%20are%20right/what_the_dispute_is_about_and_wh.htm http://www.esphigmenou.com/

That makes sense. :)

This church has an English liturgy at 8am on most sundays. Then there is orthros at 9:30 (Greek / English) and then a liturgy primarily in Greek at 10:30.

So... this morning I attended an English Divine Liturgy at a Greek Church. I was worried about getting there five minutes late, but surprisingly about half of the worshippers who came got there 10 to 20 minutes late! :confused: There were copies of the Divine Liturgy of St. John in the pews...

I'm not completely sure how to put this, but last week's service at the "Bible church" my family attends was the last straw. I almost walked out -- I just know I don't belong there. Particularly the part where the head pastor emphasizes that the eucharist is just a symbolic celebration of...

Yes. This was to assess LV and valve function from the uncontrolled hypertension.

I'm only 16 and have a fast heart rate and hypertension (in my case high BP is caused by vasoconstriction, not pos cardiac inotrope or increased CO). No pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, WPW/accessory pathway, electrolyte imbalance. Once in a while I will develop PSVT which lasts a short...

Infallibility can be said to be derived from authority. If the pope wasn't more than first among equals, do you think there would be any validity behind papal infallibility? (This assumes the Latin doctrine is correct.)

These so called backup claims for "papal infallibility" don't imply that the Bishop of Rome has jurisdiction over any other patriarchates. St. Clement isn't attempting to put his authority over the whole Church, just the Church of Rome and its jurisdiction. Since when has the Bishop of Rome...

Too much weight and too much strenuous activity can damage pretty much anyone. People who lift insanely high amounts of weights tend to develop left ventricular hypertrophy and ruptured capillaries in their eyes (this happens to those powerlifters you see on TV). Too much running will cause...

Can you point me to this or other early mentioning of the pope's "authority" ? :) Thanks

Umm... no. If your nephew doesn't exercise he will get lazy and his physical health will decline. Physical activity is a must, regardless of age. As a matter of fact, a person's youth is should be the peak of their physical activity and ability. BTW some males don't finish their growth until...

If the Roman Catholic Church were to return to communion with the Orthodox patriarchates, what are some changes that would need to be made to the Roman Catholic Church (doctrinally, ecclesiastically) ? What is the Roman Catholic Church's view on reconciliation with the Orthodox patriarchates...

The idea of NOT asking for the intercessions of the saints is a little too recent for me to accept it. We're not looking to the saints for salvation, only asking them to pray to God for us.

The Bible is not harsh toward women. Men and women are equal, but they have different roles within the Church. At first it seems as if men have always oppressed women, but the role of women in the Church is very important. There are qualities women have by nature that men never attain (loving...

Glaucoma is a general term referring to conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve. The most common type of glaucoma is where the intraoccular pressure gets too high and causes optic nerve damage. There are genetic factors as well as blockages preventing from release of pressure within...

The FDA receives more complaints about aspartame than any other substance. However, there is no good evidence to show that aspartame causes major health problems. In addition, the link you posted isn't an authoritive source. The main thing about aspartame is most people don't have problems...

Just don't let it go on to long without it being examined. It can get really nasty in advanced cases (pharyngitis, rheumatic fever w/ cardiac valve damage, etc.) assuming it is tonsillitis. But then it could be something else. Just don't stop drinking even though your throat is very sore. :)...

Some infectious and viral diseases can cause splenomegaly. Liver issues can also cause a swollen spleen. Certain types of anemias as well as leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease are causes. Assuming your spleen really is enlarged, pain or soreness is NOT a good sign (especially if the pain...