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Hello: I was not convinced that we were not allowed to eat food offered to idols as long as we give thanks to God.This is news to me. I am not even sure why the "allah" of Islam is referred as an idol. I understand idols to be visible human made fi…
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[quote author=peterfarrington link=topic=9784.msg119933#msg119933 date=1285712176] When the Christians were suffering under the Roman empire what were they to do? What did they do? It seemed an easy thing to offer a pinch on incense to the roman em…
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Dear Fr Peter, If I am correct, I understand His Grace Metropolitan Anba Seraphim saying there are no exceptions to this rule. If eating halal food is not allowed under any circumstances ,what type of meat are Christians of all stripes living in Sa…
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Hi ebenyasoo, I am not sure,I understand the question properly,but if you are looking for a book that demolishes the idea of evolution,non-belief in God and by extension atheism ,etc., 'The case for a creator' by Lee stroble comes to mind right no…
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Always be careful with the units and significant figures in these type of calculations!!.. For part 1) Use the formula --V=M/D (The answer should be in the form 'ml" for volume (divide by density ;the g cancel each other out and you r left with 'ml…
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Check these links: 1) Saint Moses: Sayings of the Saint Regarding Virtues and Vice 2)Saint Moses: Sayings of the Saint About the Soul 3) Saint Moses: Sayings of the Saint About the Mind 4) Saint Moses: Sayings of the Saint About Man 5)Saint Mos…
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Greg, Listen here,it will clarify a number of questions you may have:St. Mary's Revival - St. Mary in the New Testament PS:The answer to your specific question starts at 23:15.
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I have never seen such vile content posted here at Tasbeha ever since I became a member.There arent even many viewers on youtube, for that matter. I really see no reason to post it in our backyard. I have underaged sibilings whom I do not want to wa…
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Hi ebnyasoo3, Thank you for the simple clarification of 'John ate cereal means milk and cereal" example (unless one is weird and eats cereal alone,Hamburger means meat and bread..funny priest) .I could not agree any more.Folks,the link to "Living …
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[quote author=gregorytheSinner link=topic=9651.msg118796#msg118796 date=1283281652] I've actually heard that story as well, it's quite popular amongst the Copts, but nevertheless, it is what it is, a story, with no backing evidence. [/quote] Yea,b…
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Fr Peter, I am in no way refering to any orthodox church.The churchs I have in mind are the same churchs that are now speaking out against same sex marriage in the US. I think,they should. I do question the fact they had not rejected and had spoken …
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I have already planned to buy Fr Peter's book,but not for myself. I am not sure,if I would understand it.I plan to buy it for our abouna and if he finds it great ,then that would makes a good gift for others as well. It is difficult to buy suitable …
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This is like comparing the space shuttle with a mosquito! For starters, the Koran was written by a Greek Monk who was ex-commnicated and expelled from St Cathrine Monstery at the foot of Mt Sinai. In his early days, Mohamed was an ordinary merchan…
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Dear Fr Peter, Thank you for your insightful replies.I enjoyed them .I understand the meaning of free will much better now. Regarding the abolishing of slavery,You are right, Christians started the revolution. However, the church was too silent fo…
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Father Bless, Thank you for the nice sermon. I loved it. I want to make sure that you do not understand me wrongly. I am in no way condoning Homosexual activity in the society. Only the thought of it is very tiring and disgusting to me. I also know…
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Mark, Abouna Andrawes el Samueli used to bless people saying " May God be with you and not against you" I agree and believe, God is with us. Thanks.
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Father Bless, I appreciate your kind response.Thank you. Please remember me in your prayers as I am having few challenges to overcome. Hez
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[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=9441.msg116489#msg116489 date=1279062295] Very tempting, but I am continuing my fast until August; straight into the Virgin's Fast. [/quote] Mark, I would not tell about this (infact no one knows), but I to…
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[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=9552.msg118053#msg118053 date=1281649441] Hez, It's not just that issue. It is also the contradiction that I mentioned, that: in the picture His Holiness is smiling, quite gleamingly, (in the depiction) and…
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[quote author=ilovesaintmark link=topic=9552.msg117852#msg117852 date=1281489483] Hez, Is it a picture, painting, or icon? [/quote] Mark, I wish I knew, but the post that I received says 'icon'.Is an icon not a sort of a painting as well, but w…
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Flobi, Fr Peter's reply #69 was very logical and brilliant.You do not need to skip replying, either refute or just listen and appreciate it.It is for your own good.Do not resort to "It is a goat, even it fies" mentality. Thanks Fr Peter for the g…
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Father Bless, I will do my very best to confirm the authencity of this miracle and will certainly share my findings here with all of you.
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Fr Peter,thanks for the clear explanation. But I still wonder what happened to the remnants of truth in the ROC? Is the ROC deliberately falling into error or has the Holy Spirit ceased to work in their church? Let me explain: I heard many bisho…
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[quote author=minagir link=topic=9552.msg117745#msg117745 date=1281419596] the arabic says "a picture of pope Kerrelos weeping tears of blood in one of the homes" how is this in "St Mina Monastery"??????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/quote] Yes, I…
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A little more explanation is here: "St Mary in the Orthodox Concept", Fr Tadors Malaty ,Pages 38-39 "Contrary to the Gnostics and Manichaeans the Arians deny that Jesus, the Son of Mary, is the Uncreated Son of God, one with the Father in the divin…
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Fr Peter,thanks. I just found this : "Aramaic (or Syriac; Aram is the Hebrew word for Syria)." It could not be any clearer.
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[quote author=mabsoota link=topic=9542.msg117597#msg117597 date=1281197239] aramaic and syriac are terms for dialects of the same language. some Christians in iraq and syria still speak these at home. these dialects for them are a bit like coptic fo…
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This book may have more information about Fr Lazarus: Desert Father: In the Desert with Saint Anthony If I get it before LondonCopt re-surfaces with his valuable information, I will copy and paste what is in there,regarding Fr Lazarus. Review of…
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Hi Youstina, I thought the devil trembles at the name of Youstina! May God protect you! You see my avatar,speak to her. She listens.She never fails.I have a personal encounter with her. She has saved me from a big mess.If it were not for her inter…
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[quote author=aidan link=topic=9087.msg117447#msg117447 date=1280926919] He was also interviewed by a French journalist in English on Blog Copte but I can't find it. Anyone know what I mean? [/quote] I think you mean this clip: France 5 : Planète I…