With Stephen, perhaps, I also always felt extremely skeptical of this man.
I never even opened one of his books.
I appreciate knowing WHY, though, years later.
No wonder I felt and still feel allergic to him.
I don't see any point in wasting prayers for him. There are so many
important problems facing the True Orthodox jurisdictions, persecution from Moscow and
other quarters, the need for new laity and clergy to become attracted to join them, etc.
Yes, it does seem rather harsh. We ought to pray for all men.
Perhaps it is better that this disagreement be carried on in private correspondence. I pray that you both forgive and forget and love one another. It is not easy and I too fail often in such matters, but I hope that you both will rise above the storm and find mutual peace and harmony in love.
Icxypion wrote:Perhaps it is better that this disagreement be carried on in private correspondence. I pray that you both forgive and forget and love one another. It is not easy and I too fail often in such matters, but I hope that you both will rise above the storm and find mutual peace and harmony in love.
I agree.
The reading for the Feast of St. Parthenios today was awesome:
The Feast of St. Parthenios
February 7/20, 2013
I Peter 4:1-11 [Orthodox Study Bible, NKJ, p. 1687-1688.]
1-2. Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind,
for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lust of men, but for the will of God.
...
7-10. But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins.
Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me a sinner.
Those are beautiful verses of Scripture!
Thank you.
Frank schaeffer recently wrote this about ProLife Christians:
"There have been some unspeakably wicked things done in the name of God over the centuries. In my lifetime I can’t think of a more insidious act done in the name of the Christian God than the Republican Party’s nefarious campaign to teach Americans that God opposes abortion."
You can read the whole critique of his article here:
