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Yes, it does. :)
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Thanks for the thoughtful reply, George. You lost me with the 14th part of the Sunday Theotokia. . . I mean the tabernacle was adorned physically because it couldn't be adorned any other way. It is not that the tattoo makes you unholy per se. I…
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As my priest always says, may our Lord give him many years and keep him as he did St. Shenouda the Archmandrite (118 years).
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I guess if you want to push me into saying it, I will: Getting a tattoo is a sin. It is clear in Leviticus 19:28. Did you read the article I posted? The Coptic Christians who got the cross sinned unknowingly and without intention. Most of them who…
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I assumed people would know what I was talking about. I'll try to find the liturgy recording and get back to you on which hymns they were in specific.
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[quote author=christ_rose link=topic=12512.msg146872#msg146872 date=1320079332] what responses exactly are you talking about?? [/quote] I don't remember.
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BTW, I am not saying that the Church is creating feasts to combat secular celebrations. I am saying that these feasts exist: It is a fact that Christ was born. When it happened is unclear. It might be the case that you kill two birds with one stone …
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Find me any biblical proof or writings from the father that prove the date of the Annunciation and I will concede.
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[quote author=TITL link=topic=12513.msg146873#msg146873 date=1320079601] Thoxsasi, I think the church should teach was it right, and leave everyone to do as they wish. But I don't agree with having an alternative (all saint's day) for the Satanic f…
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[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=12518.msg146875#msg146875 date=1320079820] yeah, i agree that we shouldn't consider the egyptian/sudanese habit of spending 2 to 4 hours getting ready for a wedding (and i don't mean the bride and groom!) and then w…
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It is not subjective. The person who takes time to gel their hair, put make-up, etc. is also modifying the body. The difference is the degree. A tattoo cannot be rinsed in the sink at the end of the day. It remains. Therefore, the decision to get on…
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[quote author=Coptic Soldier link=topic=12518.msg146863#msg146863 date=1320054437] I should draw your attention to the culture of the time RE; this verse Andrew. At the time, it was common practise for the people to tattoo both themselves and the de…
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*bump* I was expecting a quick reply on this one. . . It really doesn't make sense - why are some chanters also saying the responses that are for 'deacons'?
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[quote author=Coptic Soldier link=topic=12518.msg146856#msg146856 date=1320042890] [quote author=Andrew link=topic=12518.msg146855#msg146855 date=1320036297] but the fact that he has tats, etc. means that he isn't close to God. This is under the ass…
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I don't think this is just a Coptic issue but a broader one. The guy with the tattoos and piercings usually doesn't get the job over the "other" guy. I agree that a person's outward appearance doesn't mean they are closer to God. For example, a pe…
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TITL, was that an email response?
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[quote author=Κηφᾶς link=topic=12513.msg146830#msg146830 date=1319999271] + Irini nem ehmot, With all respect to His Grace, the article presents a great deal of misinformation and is very poorly referenced (i.e. not referenced at all). The Wikipedi…
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Welcome to the forum, Luke. I'm interested in reading your input.
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Please post your findings after you complete your research.
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[quote author=✞TheGodChrist✞ link=topic=12503.msg146769#msg146769 date=1319760964] [quote author=mnc_hnn link=topic=12503.msg146765#msg146765 date=1319749867] I find that I don't have much to say/ talk about. [/quote] What?! 1753 posts say otherwis…
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What about in churches where there are more than one hegumens? . . .
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[quote author=copticyouth86 link=topic=12498.msg146723#msg146723 date=1319680084] "Of course not! Why can I use the Holy Book, while they can't use their holey book (pun intended)? Great so its fair to use a Holy Book if someone else is, agreed. …
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[quote author=copticyouth86 link=topic=12498.msg146718#msg146718 date=1319675272] Well here's the thing, if we lived in a democratic society where the population was largely Muslim, would you have a problem or concern if they used their Holybook as …
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Are you still upset over Prop. 8, Cy? What's wrong with voting based on morals? If a legalize MJ prop. is before me, should I disregard morals and vote on a economic basis only? What if I don't care about the economy and only care about morality? …
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[quote author=copticyouth86 link=topic=12498.msg146713#msg146713 date=1319672498] "Anyone who calls himself a homosexual is a sinner and is not worthy of the eternal Kingdom." "But I will say that I think these podcasts are a way for him to deal wi…
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[quote author=Remnkemi link=topic=12429.msg146656#msg146656 date=1319601391] Andrew, alternatives are ok if they are completely spiritual feasts. But if they are seen as alternatives, then they will lose their spirituality. Ask yourself if you dress…
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This is a great article by Fr. John Moses on Halloween. His conclusion is one I agree with: Fr. John Moses said:". . .to piously say to our beloved pagans that we don't celebrate because we are "not of this world" (i.e. Orthodox) is laughable if w…
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[quote author=dzheremi link=topic=12429.msg146644#msg146644 date=1319589067] I don't mean to say that it was. My point was that if you provide alternatives that other kids also attend, then the child isn't left out because he still plays with kids h…
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[quote author=TITL link=topic=12429.msg146642#msg146642 date=1319588158] So, what? We should sacrifice our faith for the sake of children? [/quote] You think having alternative activities for kids leads to sacrificing the faith? That's a major jump…
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I am confident your reaction does not represent the majority of children, Jeremy. Most kids will feel left out and no parent wants to see that.