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Thanks to everyone for respondng I appreciate all the advice. DIVA, some say heretic because I do not believe in a literal interpretation of the Bible. onlythingavailable, I should have been more clear, I don't believe in a literal interpetation of the Bible. I've reached this conclusion...

Hello, I consider myself a christian. However, within the last year I've found myself believing the bible less and less untill now I don't belive it at all. I don't have a problem with this aside from the fact that I feel very alienated. Both from Christians and non-Christians alike. I am...

This may seem like an odd and/or stupid question but... Where in the Bible are we as Christians told to worship Christ. I am not trying to start a debate, and I am not question my devotion to following Him the best I can. I just had a stroke of curiosity. Thanks, God Bless Erik

First let me say, I think that is a good explaination. However, God is Described as a loving God throughout the Old Testament. Also, If Christ viewed the Old Testament as valid scripture, how are we to reconcile dimissing it as the Jewish Culture's understanding of God, which to me seemed to...

Many on here have said they would love to legally change their first name to their baptismal name. Does anyone like their first name and prefer being called by that name? Not to imply that the person doesn't like their baptismal name, just you like the name you've had and want to keep that...

sin_vladimirov, I believe you are referring to me. Please don't leave!! I did not realize that English was not your first language. I think a majority of what I perceived as an offense, was only so due to miscommunication. So please forgive me if I overreacted to your response. I am so...

Please keep your assumptions to yourself. This is not what I think at all. Thanks for the patronizing attitude. Anyways, I am informed on how the Bible came about (So, thank you for the non condescending info in case I was not). Just out of curiosity, what in my question lead you to...

It is my understanding that Orthodox Christians don't believe in private interpretation? my question is, when reading the Bible at home or wherever how is private interpretation avoided? Is a commentary always read along with scripture or do you talk with your priest? I mean is there a...

Yeah, thanks for the help, I'm trying to be open with my thinking and grasp certain concepts of Orthodoxy and I get self-righteous criticism. From my understanding scripture seems clear that Christ had brothers. I am trying to understand why in Orthodox thinking/theology/doctrine Mary is...

I too am curious about this question. Rillian, you mentioned the perpetual virginity, this is one of the few doctrines if not the only doctrine (that I know of) (is it doctrine?) that I still struggle to accept in Orthodox thinking/doctrine/theology.

thanks guys, that was a very cool website sin_vladimirov, thanks! Lotar, your right, many people in the near east are not any darker than other people from around the mediterranean, I meant no disprespect. Sorry. However, there are also many people in the near east who are darker than other...

I've noticed all the icons I've seen are very caucasian looking are there any that are more middle eastern looking. I ask because that is the ethnicity that I assume the apostles and Jesus himself were/are? Also, were icons part of the early church? I mean the kind of icons we see in Orthodox...

I was reading Isaiah 53 the other day and I was struggling not to understand this chapter as refering to substitutionary atonement. Isaiah 53 The Suffering Servant 1(A)Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2For He grew up...

Thank you to everyone for your advice Sorry if I didn't make myself clear. I didn't mean to say that the Bible is the Word, I just meant that is what they would call it. When they where slinging verses at me they would say they were "slamming me with the word." Your right, for some in...

Okay, so here's a little background info before my dillema/problem. I am involved in a parachurch ministry which primarily focuses on urban ministry. I would say it is an unofficial Assembly of God ministry, and officialy a non-denominational or inter-denominational ministry. I am not Assembly...

I agree judging others is wrong. However, I think there are absolute rights and wrongs, and therefore we need people to hold us accountable. Granted they should be doing it out of love. I'm talking about real love, not when someone compleately disrespects and embarrasses another to somehow...

I'm gonna have to agree and disagree on different levels. If the mothers life is in danger then the abortion may be neccessary. However, these kinds of procedures can be performed at hospitals. There is no need for there to be abortion clincs in strip malls! And I think unfortunately...

Thanks to everyone for responding, I really appreciate the help. I'll keep you posted on how it goes. Thanks, God Bless

Hi everyone, I've been thinking about checking out an Orhtodox church in my area (Milwaukee, WI, USA) and there are two Greek Orthodox churches the area. I was wondering are they valid Eastern Othodox? Or if anyone knows of other Orthodox churches in the area that would be helpful also...