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Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
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Originally posted by seer View PostOh, OK. You can't find a nice wife at church?
IOW, I'm stuck between whether not I should stay a confessional Lutheran, or convert to Orthodoxy, and until I've figured that one out going to either church/parish w/e, feels like I'm pretending.
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostThe Moon!!!
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Chrawnus View PostPerhaps, but that would require me to go to church regularly. I did go to church when I lived in Sweden for about 3 years (I think it was 3 years, might be a bit less) but after I moved back to Finland I stopped going for some reason. I would need to find a congregation who's teachings I find comfortable in order for me to start going again, which means that charismatic churches are out of the question (nothing against them, I simply do not agree with many charismatics in regards to how gifts of the Spirit should manifest themselves), as is the official Lutheran church in Finland. The only options left are some confessional Lutheran congregation, or an Orthodox parish (not sure if that's the correct term), but even though I find Orthodox teachings attractive I'm not sure if I'm ready to convert to Orthodoxy. (The liturgy in Orthodox churches are also a bit foreign to me)
IOW, I'm stuck between whether not I should stay a confessional Lutheran, or convert to Orthodoxy, and until I've figured that one out going to either church/parish w/e, feels like I'm pretending.1Cor 15:34 Come to your senses as you ought and stop sinning; for I say to your shame, there are some who know not God.
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Scripture before Tradition:
but that won't prevent others from
taking it upon themselves to deprive you
of the right to call yourself Christian.
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Originally posted by Chrawnus View PostPerhaps, but that would require me to go to church regularly. I did go to church when I lived in Sweden for about 3 years (I think it was 3 years, might be a bit less) but after I moved back to Finland I stopped going for some reason. I would need to find a congregation who's teachings I find comfortable in order for me to start going again, which means that charismatic churches are out of the question (nothing against them, I simply do not agree with many charismatics in regards to how gifts of the Spirit should manifest themselves), as is the official Lutheran church in Finland. The only options left are some confessional Lutheran congregation, or an Orthodox parish (not sure if that's the correct term), but even though I find Orthodox teachings attractive I'm not sure if I'm ready to convert to Orthodoxy. (The liturgy in Orthodox churches are also a bit foreign to me)
IOW, I'm stuck between whether not I should stay a confessional Lutheran, or convert to Orthodoxy, and until I've figured that one out going to either church/parish w/e, feels like I'm pretending.Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbnueb2OI4o&t=3s
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Originally posted by Chrawnus View PostThe only options left are some confessional Lutheran congregation, or an Orthodox parish (not sure if that's the correct term), but even though I find Orthodox teachings attractive I'm not sure if I'm ready to convert to Orthodoxy. (The liturgy in Orthodox churches are also a bit foreign to me)Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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Originally posted by tabibito View PostWhat - no Mennonites?
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Originally posted by Chrawnus View PostWell, since I believe infant baptism is a valid form of baptism, and that God can work in baptism even when the person being baptized isn't aware of what's happening I don't see myself going to a anabaptist congregation any time soon.
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by seer View PostDo you have Christian dating services over there? My son met his wife like that - they have a wonderful marriage and two beautiful children. I like the Orthodoxy church. A lot like the Catholic Church of my youth. I personally would remain Lutheran though...
As to whether what denomination I will end up going to in the end is a matter of which of the teachings of confessional Lutheranism or Orthodoxy more convincing. I also need to muster up the courage to actually visit an Orthodox parish.
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostI had my first girlfriend when we were in first grade. [ATTACH=CONFIG]9341[/ATTACH]
Although we didn't kiss -- or dance."Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." ― C.S. Lewis, God in the Dock: Essays on Theology (Making of Modern Theology)
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Originally posted by Chrawnus View PostI don't like dating services.
As to whether what denomination I will end up going to in the end is a matter of which of the teachings of confessional Lutheranism or Orthodoxy more convincing. I also need to muster up the courage to actually visit an Orthodox parish.1Cor 15:34 Come to your senses as you ought and stop sinning; for I say to your shame, there are some who know not God.
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Scripture before Tradition:
but that won't prevent others from
taking it upon themselves to deprive you
of the right to call yourself Christian.
⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛⊛
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostI had my first girlfriend when we were in first grade. [ATTACH=CONFIG]9341[/ATTACH]
Although we didn't kiss -- or dance.Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
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Originally posted by Jedidiah View PostMy first girlfriend was the girl next door, before I ever went to school. We used to put on kissing shows for the other neighborhood kids. We did not dance though not even square dance.
Then both of us moved. I went to Maryland and she went to Texas. In a "what a small world" coincidence we both had the same class in college here in Georgia! By this time we were from totally different worlds. She was still cute though.
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