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    Theistic Evolution

    I think the theistic adjective is often added simply because so many people have the false idea that the theory of evolution is inherently godless. The truth is of course that all scientific theories explain natural phenomenon only in terms of natural causes. Most Christians accept the science...
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    Questions For Darwinists

    Minor correction, that would be those who are handicapped are not welcome to serve as priests. Unless you wish to argue that only priests experience the presence of God, the conclusion that the handicapped are not welcome in the presence of God is an invalid inference. Blessings
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    Russian patriarch seeks "powerful reply" to train bomb

    Just a quick comment. Christians have struggled to understand how personal ethics of non violence fit within societies that have an obligation to protect their members. The general consensus historically seems to have been that it is the duty of the society to protect its well being and...
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    this is sort of bothering me..

    I think that this sort of horror story is what my mother had pictured in her mind when I asked them to come to my baptism. The thing that reassures me about my choice is that immediately I was advised by parishioners and the priest to spend more time with my family than before. Cultic groups...
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    Can I keep my cantankerous nature in the OC?

    Ok my non boring response to a Greek parish is, go to one and count how long it takes for someone to tell you that all you need to do is learn Greek and marry a good Greek girl. I think it was about 4 weeks for me. ;)
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    Can I keep my cantankerous nature in the OC?

    Depends on the parish. I found the members of the Greek parish that I have had the most to do with to be friendly and accepting and this is a parish that uses Greek in the service and has a lot of older members who barely speak English.
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    Congratulations Kyriaki!

    I thought it only fair that I congratulate you at your hangout Kyriaki, since you do venture into the troubled waters of tweb every now and then. I wouldn't have signed up otherwise, but its a gift for you :) Daniel
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    Congratulations Kyriaki!

    Congratulations to Kyriaki and Troyadios. I was privileged to witness their baptism. It was an awesome experience.