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  1. Reno Raines

    Emotion VS Logic

    Hi All, What adivce would you give to someone who is emotionally drawn to Chrstianity, but their logic prevents them from ever truly accepting it. I have been interested in Chrsitianity, particularly eastern orthodixy, for a while. I even started to read the bible as I was curious. But this...
  2. Reno Raines

    Mathew 21

    thanks, What does the parable of the husbandsman in this chapter mean? Can't get my head around it ...
  3. Reno Raines

    Mathew 17:24,25

    Ahoy, In these verses what does the phrase ".... take up his cross..." in 24 mean? and the whole of Verse 25 ? Thanks
  4. Reno Raines

    God / Jesus: Whats the difference?

    yep, I dont have much of an idea being a complete beginner. I have read that some view them as being one and the same and others as being different. can anyone explain for dummies?
  5. Reno Raines

    How Do You Feel in the Morning?

    as orthodox Christians how do you feel when you wake up in the morning and greet the new day?
  6. Reno Raines

    John: 14-16

    Hi Just reading this for the first time ever, I'm a beginner but felt an overwhelming sense of meaning and power from this section, St. John chapter 14-16 Can anyone summarize these sections ? Why did they have such an impact on me, as if I can't breathe? Also what is the meaning of chapter 15...
  7. Reno Raines

    The Bible: where to start

    hi I've started reading the Bible and am overwhelmed by the sheer scope of the thing. I'm starting from genesis by the way. I have read online that starting with the New Testament ,gospels, is a good place to start. After an understanding of that go back to genesis What do you think?
  8. Reno Raines

    Oldest Christian Denomination

    hello all I was wondering what the oldest Christian church is. From my research on the internet it seems to be the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. Is that true?
  9. Reno Raines

    The Jesus Prayer

    Hi I've been coming across this practice being mentioned a lot in orthodox literature and such. For those who have practiced it, what are the benefits you have received? Can anyone, regardless of faith practice it and see favorable results ? As a form of concentration , couldn't any one phrase...
  10. Reno Raines

    Original Sin

    Hi I'm having trouble with the concept of original sin. I'm very new to this so bear with me! I'm interested in orthodoxy and would like to be clear on this concept. Any can explain in laymans terms?
  11. Reno Raines

    Greetings All

    hello everyone , I joined this forum after having had a keen interest in orthodox chrstianity for the past few years. I watched a few documentarys on an amazing Coptic Otrthodox monk, fr Lazarus el Anthony , his story was great! I'm a complete beginner and have many questions so please bear...