Was there anything in particular that affected the way these relationships ended?
It could be just that your personalities weren't compatible. It could be that you are tolerant and can get along with different people but these two girls did not hav…
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I love how a random protestant guy gets to go in a cave and live like the hermits and our desert fathers for more then 20 days because he has cameras if only we as normal…
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That dude is sooooo weird! :o
And he calls himself a priest?!
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oops! ...we don't know him, we can't/shouldn't judge
It isn't wrong. It is a normal biological thing. You become attracted to any man who possesses reputable characteristics - from just being a healthy young man to little things like displaying that he cares about other people in church. E.g. helping …
And as in Egypt Sunday is a weekday, most people in Egypt went to mass on Friday (now they have Friday and Saturday as the weekend so I am not sure if that has changed)
I only read your original post and just wanted to say that you are not alone in this. I have the same problem and it is mostly because of the friends or lack of. It is difficult, but just be realistic and start off with something simple. Say, plan a…
That is very considerate of you to respect Abouna's life. We do need to realise that they are also human beings and they have their own problems.
I say send a text to say you'd like to confess and let him know he can call you back when he has the …
I just don't understand how any good can come from this? If you start with corruption and fraud, what can you possibly end up with? (I am very pessimistic)
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It's a little late. I highly doubt Shafik will win.
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yup, unfortunately that's the case :/
confessing a sin absolves you and makes you pure for heaven. the fact that you have done the act is still there.
If whatever you have done concerns some of your friends, then maybe it is their business. but you can simply not answer their inquiry. …
which country did that happen in?
I wouldn't discuss religion with them because I (warning: extreme exaggeration lol) am not suicidal.
Unless you have given up your life and dedicated your time to preach..i wouldn't go down that road.
Great points Peter A.
Also note that everyone experiences some sort of emotional low in their lives.
Try not to sit alone and think about your situation for hours as it will progressively lead to self-pity and lower your self esteem.
The first s…
If you never go, you may always wonder how it would have been if you did go. Some things we must never try; like drugs or smoking. Because they are clearly bad for your health. Other things may be a matter of personal experience. As you grow older, …
Don't worry guys, by friends, I do kind of mean just 'mates'. I am not a person who has any 'close' or best friends. I think, with God's help, I know my limits, I know where I stand.
I cannot comprehend why some people want to lock the thread? I th…
If you start thinking about everything in a certain way, I am sure you kind find something wrong with everything.
The only thing that God wants from you, is to be his child. He wants you to be happy. If the simple activity of dressing up and going …
You have to let your friend find out for herself.
Also I find it upsetting that you are no longer friends. Unless you know her very well and think that a 'tough love' strategy would help her to think more about her choices, it is not nice to leave y…
It's not bad, but why do you need to tell them?
There is the common phrase 'rabena ma3ak' i.e. God be with you. But I don't see why you need to inform them that you are praying for them unless they ask you to pray for them?
I don't live in the US but I found this website
http://www.lacopts.org/our-diocese/clergy/list
and
http://stmarkla.org/contact-us
and
http://www.theotokos.org/contact/
Maybe contact someone from the list?
Hang in there :)
http://ncvolunteer.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/where-are-you-lord/
Years ago, a friend of mine went to visit a couple in his congregation. Oil had been discovered in their neighborhood, and engineers and told the community that soon …
Haha Mabsoota, I like your practicality about the carpet thing :)
Kalsam, I don't think we need to take it to the extreme so as to say 'corruption'. Traditions and culture have been influencing people since the beginning of time. We have so many t…
I think we are asking the wrong question here. We are so limited in our thinking. God doesn't need you to be 'religious'. It is not of much use if you follow a set of rules without understanding the basics/ true aim.
Ever came across the youtube vi…
I haven't specified what 'type' of happiness/joy I was after. I guess I am quite confused as to what I am looking for?
(The previous comment about suicide was an exaggeration)
I am a very pessimistic person naturally, so I am always thinking of th…