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    ROCOR vs GOA Seminary

    Thanks Matt. I wasn't looking at the OCA ones but I'll make sure to check out St Tikhons!
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    ROCOR vs GOA Seminary

    Thanks for the recommendation. It the one I was planning on applying too. Can you elaborate a bit on why you'd recommend it over the others out there?
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    ROCOR vs GOA Seminary

    This has been my experience as well. Although I find nearly all ROCOR priests must work second jobs and I've yet to meet a GOA priest that has had to do so. While I'm perfectly fine with that, I have no idea what I would do on the side to support myself.
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    Feel as if God has Betrayed Me

    Alexius Sorry for the late reply, it's been rough these past few weeks. Thank you for all of the responses
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    Feel as if God has Betrayed Me

    Hey guys. Hope all is well here, it has been a while. I used to come here quite a bit but have been absent over the last couple years. Bit of a backstory..... A year ago things were great. I was advancing in my career, and enjoying life. 10 months ago I came down with a severe immune and...
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    Could Use Some Prayers

    I've been dealing with a chronic illness the past 8 months. I still have no answers from docs and it has been a very tough time for me. Having trouble keeping it together emotionally with all that is going on. Please keep me in your prayers. Thank you!
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    Losing Faith

    I'm not someone who can have blind faith in something and be content with that. I am very analytical. To dispel science texts simply because they won't make me feel happy is ridiculous. I'd rather be miserable but feel as if I've stayed true to myself, rather than believe in something just for...
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    Losing Faith

    I converted to Orthodox Christianity 4 years ago. For the first few years, the church was my life. I was there 3-4 days a week, and heavily involved in all activities/charity work. Even when not at church, I'd be reading Orthodox texts and scripture. It was my entire life and I was on fire for...
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    Coptic Christians Tortured

    Egyptian Christians allege torture at hands of Libyan Islamists | Fox News
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    Why Do We Reject Purgatory?

    Can someone elaborate on this?
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    Prayers for Palestine, Gaza Strip, Israel

    I pray for peace. However...... Israel is just as much a terrorist state as Hamas. I'm getting tired of this pro-Israel bias all over our country and media.
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    How to find a good man

    Just look up my address.
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    Scripture ?

    Thank you for all the elaborate responses Monica. I feel very few Christians would be able to respond as you did. So many refute Islam because they "blow themselves up" lol. No, I'm not contemplating converting to Islam..... Although I am glad I researched it. So different than what has been...
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    Scripture ?

    How the Bible Led Me to Islam: The Story of a Former Christian Youth Minister - Joshua Evans - YouTube Brings up lots of good points. I would appreciate it if someone could address them. It's an interesting watch regardless.
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    Scripture ?

    If the Bible is the word of God.... why is it that there are so many contradictions written in it? Why do we accept a book that has been re-written so many times, has had tons of passages removed, been revised by numerous councils, and is filled with contradictions? If it is truly the book given...
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    Depression

    Hey marina. I have been into bodybuilding for a while, so my diet has been very good for quite some time. I know it's not a diet issue. Thank you though. ICXN thanks as well. I'll check it out. Things just seem hopeless. I've developed a very nihilistic view of life lately. Like nothing...
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    Depression

    Are there any good books (orthodox or not) on depression? I've been struggling with it a lot lately and would like to not have to resort to medication. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
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    Why People Fall Away From Christianity..

    Great thread. I am going through a tough time with my faith. Not really sure what I believe in now.