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[Sayre]

Hello, EO's!

I've been looking into ancient christian beliefs and doing some research on the early church and the church fathers... and low and behold, here I landed .

I have some friends I speak to often about God, and faith. I don't have a denomination (is that even the right word anymore? a hang over from protestantism?) but I'm really interested in putting down some roots and getting a bit more grounded.

Anyway... I've cleared up a few things I was confused about (mariology, oh boy, hard for an ex protestant). I still have much to learn.

I can't find an EO belief I don't agree with - and I can't say that about any other "denomination". So here I am. I don't have all the answers though but don't mind me if I hang around for a bit and lurk in your threads.

Blessings

 

[Thekla]

Welcome here

 

[Ignatius21]

Hello, EO's! I've been looking into ancient christian beliefs and doing some research on the early church and the church fathers... and low and behold, here I landed . I have some friends I speak to often about God, and faith. I don't have a denomination (is that even the right word anymore? a hang over from protestantism?) but I'm really interested in putting down some roots and getting a bit more grounded. Anyway... I've cleared up a few things I was confused about (mariology, oh boy, hard for an ex protestant). I still have much to learn. I can't find an EO belief I don't agree with - and I can't say that about any other "denomination". So here I am. I don't have all the answers though but don't mind me if I hang around for a bit and lurk in your threads. Blessings

Welcome! Please don't just lurk, ask questions

Have you actually attended an Orthodox liturgy before?

 

[ArmyMatt]

welcome, and I agree, feel free to ask away!

is there an Orthodox Church near you that you could check out? that is usually your best bet at getting answers.

hope you stick around!

 

[Sayre]

Yes there is a church quite near me. Thanks for the warm welcome.

 

[Kristos]

Salutations

 

[Sayre]

And no I've not been to a liturgy yet

 

[jckstraw72]

welcome!

 

[ArmyMatt]

Yes there is a church quite near me. Thanks for the warm welcome.

cool, I am sure we'd love to hear your thoughts when you can check out a service some time

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

I don't want to be called an EO. I want to be called a 'doxer!

 

[E.C.]

Hiiiiiidy-ho!

 

[Sayre]

I don't want to be called an EO. I want to be called a 'doxer!

That's kinda cute

 

[Augustinosia]

Welcome Sayre!

 

[Sayre]

Hey folks - is this site considered reputable? Orthodox Answers: Answers to Your Questions about Eastern Orthodoxy, Apologetics

 

[Kristos]

Hey folks - is this site considered reputable? Orthodox Answers: Answers to Your Questions about Eastern Orthodoxy, Apologetics

On the surface it looks good, although I have to confess I've never heard of it before...but that doesn't really mean much

 

[ArmyMatt]

Hey folks - is this site considered reputable? Orthodox Answers: Answers to Your Questions about Eastern Orthodoxy, Apologetics

yeah, it looks good, and it kinked to Journey to Orthodoxy, IOCC, and Get to know the Original which are all sites which are all canonical ministries.

 

[Sayre]

Thanks Matt.

 

[ArmyMatt]

no probs!

 

[Dorothea]

Hi. Nice to have you visit our neck of the woods.

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

Gurney's guide to the new member of TAW:

Like Seinfeld---it makes ArmyMatt and Gurney happy
Like Chesterton---it makes Rusmeister get a tingle in his leg
Talk about baklava---people in here like that junk
Don't talk about evolution--everyone will like that avoidance!
Never say the word "ecumenism" and you'll make everyone like you!
Say "is outrage" a lot.
Mention "yayias" despite the fact most of us cannot truly relate to the term
Don't be political---none of us here tend to be
Don't make posts with resolution and images that go on for miles--that annoys Gurney to no end!
Say nice things about the San Francisco Giants and Batman and Gurney will give you rep points on demand!
Talk about Father Seraphim Rose a ton and jckstraw will adore you
Don't mention you like the Walking Dead, you lose friends over it
Talk about beer and everyone will like you
Don't run when you hear phrases like "sodomic desires!"
Like incense
Like standing up for long periods of time
If all else fails, bow and cross yourself
Grow a beard (unless you're female!)
Roll your eyes when people say, "Orthodox? Oh, so you're Jewish!"