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by Lydia
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...
by Lydia
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...
by Lydia
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...
by Lydia
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...
by Lydia
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? :D
Stealth Jihad in action, folks!

by Lydia
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...
by Lydia
Wed 25 September 2013 8:00 pm
Forum: Praxis
Topic: Tattoos
Replies: 36
Views: 18290

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?