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- Fri 11 October 2013 8:14 pm
- Forum: World Orthodox, Heretical, and Vagante Jurisdictions
- Topic: Ethnic Dancing: TOCs vs World Orthodoxy
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5210
Re: Ethnic Dancing: TOCs vs World Orthodoxy
The Early Fathers were referring to dances that women, frequently against their will, were performing specifically to arouse men. Folk dances and many forms of ballroom dances are modest, graceful and joyful. Ted, have you never danced with your wife or daughter? If David can please God with a dance...
- Fri 11 October 2013 8:05 pm
- Forum: World Orthodox, Heretical, and Vagante Jurisdictions
- Topic: World Orthodoxy and the Name-Worshiping Heresy
- Replies: 49
- Views: 57259
Re: World Orthodoxy and the Name-Worshipping Heresy
Yes, I agree. Well done, Maria! "The Wonderful Name" website refers to several biblical quotes. In my KJV, I can't find the verses from the psalms. Are they numbering them differently? The ones I can find, the "name" is never capitalized. However, in their quotations it is. In th...
- Fri 11 October 2013 12:44 am
- Forum: Intra-TOC Discussions
- Topic: Update on GOC/HOTCA - SiR (Kyprianite) Dialogue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 89
Re: Update on GOC/HOTCA - SiR (Kyprianite) Dialogue
SIR and GOC-K both give Communion new calendarists, so what's the problem? These two posts have been split from the thread in the public forum and moved here because they are polemical in nature. I have heard this "rumor" from several sources I don't feel comfortable trusting. If true, it...
- Sun 29 September 2013 12:26 am
- Forum: Religious, Moral, and Ethical Topics
- Topic: Third Jewish Temple Soon to be Built
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2410
Re: Third Jewish Temple Soon to be Built
According to rabbinical law, all Jews are ritually unclean since no sacrifices are being made on their behalf. That's the motivation for rebuilding the temple. I think the rabbis have traditionally been against rebuilding it because of uncertainty over where the Holy of Holies lies, and they interp...
- Thu 26 September 2013 11:14 pm
- Forum: Religious, Moral, and Ethical Topics
- Topic: U.S. Public High School Freshmen taken to Islamic mosque
- Replies: 1
- Views: 851
Re: U.S. Public High School Freshmen taken to Islamic mosque
An "Islamic"Mosque? Are there any other kind?
Stealth Jihad in action, folks!
- Wed 25 September 2013 8:07 pm
- Forum: Religious, Moral, and Ethical Topics
- Topic: Pope assures atheists, "Faith Unnecessary to go to Heaven"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5503
Re: Pope assures atheists, "Faith Unnecessary to go to Heave
There are plenty of instances where Orthodox Bishops are seen lighting menorahs, kissing Korans, cavorting with shamans, etc. Patriarch Bartholomew participated in a service in the Park East Synagogue. The children of the congregation gave him a gift to mark the occasion. Guess what it was. A Calend...
Re: Tattoos
Just to be clear, I have no intention of getting a tattoo. I don't even have pierced ears!
The information about tattoo ink is very interesting. I've known people whose tattoos consist of charcoal dust.
Anyway, I guess there is no prohibition from an Orthodox standpoint?