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Hi all, Feel free to ask any question you have of me. Just beware that I will not answer the following due to security reasons: 1) My real name. I've only given this out to posters I am *extremely* close to, and then, only in PM's. For those who know it, don't use it in public- I'm...

Quick question: do Orthodox Christians view missing Divine Liturgy (w/o a serious reason) to be seriously wrong? I know that Catholics view missing Mass w/o a valid reason to be gravely sinful. Does the Orthodox Church have a similar teaching? Thanks, Rosa

Do Orthodox Christians hold any stock in the phenomenon of Marian apparitions? I know that some Catholics believe that Mary appeared in places like Medjugorje and Fatima. Does Orthodoxy acknowledge miracles like these? Or does it dismiss them? Looking forward to the responses. Thanks, Rosa

I'm curious to know the results of this one. Personally, I'm undecided on this matter.

Why is cussing a sin? I see no mention of it in the Catechism. Also, what exactly determines a "cuss" word- social conventions or something else? I also know that what's considered a cuss word changes over time (for example, I think the word "darn" used to be considered offensive). If a...

Is it a sin for a married Catholic couple to only have one child? That is, to plan for this outcome before marriage? Do you think that it is selfish to have an only? Why or why not? Rosa

I recently paid a visit to my local animal shelter, and had a wonderful bonding experience with a cat that I may adopt. She is a three-year-old adult female. As I was looking her over, I noticed a bit of dried up mucus near her nose. The staff told me that this could be due to an upper...

I am a physical and emotional abuse survivor who no longer lives with her abusive and manipulative family. Lately, I have been feeling like my parents still have control over what I do, and the decisions I make. I have actually decided to alter some of the choices in my life just for the sake...

Hi all, I am preparing to get a new kitten. However, I've heard that two are better than one. I can really only have one cat at this point in time, and wonder if this will lead to behavioral problems or extreme loneliness in the animal. For those who only have one cat, what have your...

Is it a sin to look at indecent pictures out of shock or disgust? I was looking through a catalogue once, and came across some indecent pictures that I couldn't help but stare at out of disgust. Is this something that needs to be confessed? I wasn't trying to look lustfully at them or...

If one is struggling to have sorrow for their venial sins, then are their mortal sins still forgiven in confesssion? Why or why not?

I'm kinda curious to see the results of this one. :)

I just left a message on my priest's voicemail. I plan to talk to him about my scrupuosity next week. Please pray that I have the courage to talk to him- I'm so scared! :eek:

If someone confesses the type of sin, but forgets to say how often it happens, then are they really forgiven? Do they have to mention the type of sin again in confession? This has happened to me before. Do I have to reconfess sins due to forgetting to say how often I did it? Why or why not?

Just wondering how often people here listened to music like this. I admit that I do it a fair bit, but I am currently trying to limit the practice.

I know that I've only recently started posting in here again, and was just wondering how much I was missed. :D I took a hiatus for personal reasons, and will see how long this current posting stint lasts.

It's what Homer Simpson said after eating a waffle he thought was God. For those who know the episode in question, did you get totally offended by Homer's mistaking a waffle for God? Or did it give you a chuckle? Would this quote be an example of blasphemy? I'm kinda curious to see the...

Does anyone here bring lists of sins into confession? Do you find this practice helpful? Why or why not?

Hi all, Just wanted to say thank you for answering all my questions lately. I've been doing HORRIBLY with my obsessions, and just wanted to thank you for all the help you've given me. Love, Rosa

Hi all, I've noticed that some people on CF feel that it is an atrocity that members are clothing CF characters in mini skirts. I was just wondering, is it really necessary to make a big deal out of this? They are only cartoon characters, though I'm a little torn on this issue. What do...