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by ioannis
Tue 30 January 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: Praxis
Topic: Shaving for women
Replies: 19
Views: 12324

I agree with Theophan.

When you've reached the point where it is a question of being perfect or not, then stop shaving.

Also, if it is a sin, then it is also a sin for men.

by ioannis
Wed 17 January 2007 11:03 am
Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
Topic: ROCOR anti-unionists in the UK... ?
Replies: 17
Views: 9906

Giving up with the long diatribes on the all-ambiguous "factionality" I see. It is much easier to read one sentence vs. 50 to see the same level of substance. ;) Just for once I would like someone to use the Traditions of the Church to show some level of error in the Orthodox (traditional)...
by ioannis
Tue 16 January 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
Topic: ROCOR anti-unionists in the UK... ?
Replies: 17
Views: 9906

Dear Deacon John, The Balamand Confession of faith is heretical, and not only are there dozens of signatures of "Orthodox" churches on that document, but at least one represents a MP bishop on behalf of their church. Not only that, but the MP in in communion with many known heretics who ha...
by ioannis
Mon 15 January 2007 9:37 pm
Forum: Book and Media Reviews
Topic: Most important works of theology of the last 25 years?
Replies: 4
Views: 5096

Good point Justin, anything worthwhile would certainly just be a repackaging of something very old anyway.

Maybe if it was for a list of important theological works from the first 25 years.

by ioannis
Mon 15 January 2007 9:33 pm
Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
Topic: ROCOR anti-unionists in the UK... ?
Replies: 17
Views: 9906

We would reassure the faithful who are scandalized by these two events and to them we say the following. The Church goes on. The Fili Synod, with its 64 priests, is faced by the worldwide family of Local Orthodox Churches, with its 64,000 priests, And this is what it all really comes down to for pe...
by ioannis
Wed 27 December 2006 3:07 pm
Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
Topic: Geniune Greek Orthodox Church in Clearwater, FL
Replies: 3
Views: 1468

This parish is in our synod. They have had two churches together for some time, with two priests, although I am not sure about the history on how that came about. I recently heard there was also a mission in Clearwater with another priest. Anyway, private message me and I can link you up with someon...
by ioannis
Sat 23 December 2006 9:36 pm
Forum: True Orthodox Christian Churches
Topic: An Orthodox Reflection on Truth and Tolerance
Replies: 14
Views: 4277

Pensees, Your article is based on a false premise. We "tolerate" other religions only in-so-far as we love our neighbors. Therefore, we do not dialog, negotiate, or sign agreements with heretics because we are not seeking anything from them, we only confess our faith because we have everyt...