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by Handmaiden50
Mon 9 May 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Praxis
Topic: On the separation of sexes at church
Replies: 9
Views: 16563

Re: On the separation of sexes at church

Enjoyed the article, Maria! To my knowledge (and as mentioned in the article) most conservative Anabaptist groups practice this. I have a long-time friend who is conservative Mennonite (where the women wear cape dresses and a head covering) and on visits to her home have attended their services a nu...
by Handmaiden50
Wed 4 May 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Issues
Topic: Sewing: Skirts, Shirts, Menswear, Pillow Cases, & Quilts
Replies: 26
Views: 11699

Re: Sewing: Skirts, Shirts, Menswear, Pillow Cases, & Quilts

Does anyone on this forum sew or have a pattern for a cassock? Christos anesti! Father, bless. I have seen inexpensive cassock patterns for sale on Etsy for around $10, but they are "Western", however if you knew of someone who sewed they may be able to modify the pattern to meet your nee...
by Handmaiden50
Mon 21 March 2016 5:52 pm
Forum: Inquiring into Orthodoxy
Topic: How does the Church view Scripture?
Replies: 10
Views: 4539

Re: How does the Church view Scripture?

Maria is quite right that the Church interprets the Scripture. Yet we do encourage the faithful to read the Scripture. But it is not reading for private interpretation. The Scripture can only be understood within the context of the Church that gave us the Scripture. Rather than flipping through the...
by Handmaiden50
Mon 21 March 2016 4:32 pm
Forum: Inquiring into Orthodoxy
Topic: How does the Church view Scripture?
Replies: 10
Views: 4539

Re: How does the Church view Scripture?

Orthodox Christians believe that the Church is the one who interprets the Holy Scriptures. That is why the Apostles and those who followed them, the Bishops, would explain the scriptures to the people in the form of homilies and encyclicals. However, we are to take encouragement from reading the sc...
by Handmaiden50
Sun 20 March 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: Inquiring into Orthodoxy
Topic: How does the Church view Scripture?
Replies: 10
Views: 4539

Re: How does the Church view Scripture?

Another question regarding Scripture. Do Orthodox believe that God "speaks to us" (i.e. as an impression on our hearts) personally through Scripture when you read it? Hypothetical situation: If I am am going through a difficult time in my marriage and in my daily reading of the Psalms one ...
by Handmaiden50
Fri 5 February 2016 10:44 am
Forum: Inquiring into Orthodoxy
Topic: How does the Church view Scripture?
Replies: 10
Views: 4539

Re: How does the Church view Scripture?

The Bible is the Word written down. We read and hear it. Icons are a visual depiction of the Word. Jesus is the Word made flesh, who walked among us. In my humble opinion, Christ, the Word of God, is not equal to the Bible. The Holy Bible is inspired by God. Yes, we respect it, but the Bible is not...
by Handmaiden50
Wed 3 February 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Inquiring into Orthodoxy
Topic: How does the Church view Scripture?
Replies: 10
Views: 4539

How does the Church view Scripture?

What is meant by the phrase: "The Bible IS NOT the Word of God, it CONTAINS the Word of God"? How does the (True Orthodox) Church view Scripture? I come from a Protestant background where I was taught that Scripture is to be taken literally and that every word in the Bible is God-breathed ...