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| how to start believing in Christianity again. | 11/11/2009 |
Q: how can i make sure that Coptic orthodoxy is the true way to salvation? i was baptized catholic but ...
A: i pray to God to open ur eyes for his true way. Christianity is Lord Jesus Christ himself. if u ...
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| How to deal with masturbation? | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have a problem with watching&reading porn, masturbation and flirtation. Really hate it in the end. ...
A: i know that God is on ur side so u ll win. The words "chaste" and "chastity" stem from the Latin ...
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| Prince of Peace | 11/7/2009 |
Q: At the end of a mass, the priest usually says (i know it in arabic) "Ya Malik el salam, a3tina ...
A: thnx for the nice question. Jesus is Prince of Peace and King of Peace. "Prince of Peace" means ...
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| Ethiopian wedding customs | 11/5/2009 |
Q: My husband and I have been invited to the wedding of a colleague at the Ethiopian Orthodox ...
A: it is so gracious of u to make the effort to bring happiness to others. i wish ur friend the very ...
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| is Evagrius a Saint & is his book Enneagram used in Coptic Church | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Is Evagrius Ponticus revered in the Coptic Orthodox Church or is he considered a heretic? The ...
A: thnx for ur questions. sorry it took me so long. i searched for the answer and i didn find an ...
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| Coptic/Eastern Orthodox Unity | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have a question about an answer that you presented about a month ago where you stated that the ...
A: Coptic Orthodox Church is doing great efforts towards unity. its agreement with the Greek Orthodox ...
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| Oriental/Eastern Orthodox Unity | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Recently, an Ethiopian Orthodox priest came to speak at my church. I am Eastern Orthodox. This ...
A: thnx much for ur question. the unity of Church is what St. Paul means when he says: "Make my joy ...
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| comparative religion | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Yeah I know that the UK doesn't follow christianity- my point was that not all countries follow the ...
A: i hope everything is well with u and thanks for ur questions. it didn happen in history that Islam ...
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| Scriptures | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Is the Septuagint the official Old Testament of the Coptic Orthodox Church? Is the Greek New ...
A: thnx for ur questions and i m so happy to hear from u. most of the Holy Book was translated into ...
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| is remarriage allowed in Coptic Church if my husband abuses me? | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I married a Copt in the Anglican church. Then I was baptized in the Coptic church and we had a ...
A: thnx much for ur question. u need to restart ur marraige. what u saw in this marriage can happen ...
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| must i study to become Coptic Orthodox and how soon will i be baptized? | 10/24/2009 |
Q: what is the usual length of time an adult catechumen must prepare and study before being initiated ...
A: i m so happy to receive ur question. i pray that all the holy wishes in ur heart come true. it's ...
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| comparative religion | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Why is it that u have to attack my religion whenever i ask a question? (and just google England ...
A: thnx for clearly sayin what's on ur mind. in UK the state religion is Christianity. u r right. also ...
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| validity of sacraments for non believers | 10/17/2009 |
Q: Okay so basically that means that babies get the punishment for the sin of their ancester. ...
A: thnx for ur questions and plz send as many as u like. i ll give u an example to explain the ...
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| Theotokos as Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix | 10/16/2009 |
Q: are coptic orthodox permitted to believe that the theotokos is co-redemptrix and mediatrix of all ...
A: thnx much for ur question. it is unbiblical and unorthodox to call St. Mary co-redemptrix and ...
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| dissent in Coptic Orthodoxy | 10/16/2009 |
Q: are coptic orthodox christians permitted to dissent from official church teachings and still receive ...
A: welcome and thanks for ur questions. dissent in Cathlic Church is making severe problems. it is ...
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| validity of sacraments for non believers | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Okay so basically that means that babies get the punishment for the sin of their ancester. ...
A: what i said about Islam is not just an opinion. i live in egypt and i know more Muslims than ...
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| original sin | 10/3/2009 |
Q: Okay so basically that means that babies get the punishment for the sin of their ancester. ...
A: thnx for ur questions and ur eagerness to know the truth. muslims in western countries do not know ...
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| ancestral sin | 10/3/2009 |
Q: am i correct the coptic orthodox believe jesus christ did not inherit ancestral sin? or did he ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Since Jesus of Nazareth did not have an earthly father, he did not ...
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| Baptism and Salvation | 9/29/2009 |
Q: First of all I should point out that I am not a Christian, I am a convert (revert) to Islam from a ...
A: i hope u r always well and thnx for ur interesting discussion. "Allaah knows best about their fate" ...
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| Baptism and Salvation | 9/28/2009 |
Q: First of all I should point out that I am not a Christian, I am a convert (revert) to Islam from a ...
A: if u can't post a follow up u can ask another question. the rest of the answer is not modified. ...
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| Eastern orthodox and Coptic orthodox | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I was baptized in the Eastern Orthodox church and am wondering first of all what the conversion ...
A: sorry for bein late and thnx much for ur quesion. to convert to Coptic Orthodoxy u need to find a ...
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| Baptism and Salvation | 9/27/2009 |
Q: First of all I should point out that I am not a Christian, I am a convert (revert) to Islam from a ...
A: welcome and thnx much for ur question. i m happy that u wanna know about Orthodoxy. Baptism is ...
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| watching horror movies and photos | 9/27/2009 |
Q: is it a Sin to watch in orthodox religion?? i recently found a website which contains tons of video ...
A: thnx much for ur question. St. Anthony says: "Wherever you go, let God be before your eyes; ...
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| Realtionship between a coptic and non coptic | 9/24/2009 |
Q: About a year ago I've met a Coptic girl and we started seeing each other, meanwhile she moved to an ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Coptic Orthodoxy is different and far from being an easy way of life. ...
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| copt married divorced protestant | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Peace to you. I am an evangelical protestant woman who is divorced. The divorce was the result of ...
A: if u become Coptic Orthodox u ll be able to marry in Coptic Church regardless of ur earlier divorde. ...
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| can a Coptic Orthodox marry a Muslim | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I need all the help i can get. i was raised in coptic orthodox, I fell in love with a muslim man ...
A: thnx for ur question. u r right. u need all the help u can find to get away from this situation. ...
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| why say "If God's willing..."? | 9/9/2009 |
Q: why do people usually say "If God's willing...so and so will happen" for example sometimes people ...
A: thnx for ur nice question. it's a Biblical teaching to say "if the Lord is willing" as St. James ...
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| Why do bad things happen to innocent people? | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Why does God allow bad things such as suffering, diseases, unjustice, etc. happen to people who are ...
A: thnx much for ur question. God wants humans to teach humans, heal humans, and in general serve ...
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| Why do bad things happen to innocent people? | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Why does God allow bad things such as suffering, diseases, unjustice, etc. happen to people who are ...
A: God did not create evil or suffering. it's sin that brought suffering into the world. God allows sin ...
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| Why do bad things happen to innocent people? | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Why does God allow bad things such as suffering, diseases, unjustice, etc. happen to people who are ...
A: be sure of that. what u read here can only be understood if u feel it. the mental aspect is not ...
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| Saints and Interventions | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I would like to start off by wishing you a happy and blessed St. Mary's feast. I have a few ...
A: thnx for the kind wishes and the nice questions. giving titles that belong to Lord Jesus to St. ...
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| Punishment in Old testament and New testament | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Several times while reading the Old Testament, i have noticed that God punishes people immediately ...
A: happy St. Mary's feast and thnx much for the follow up. some people refuse God's discipline and ...
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| We are a royal priesthood? | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have come across the verse 1 Peter 2:9 and it says "9But you are a chosen people, a royal ...
A: thnx much for ur question. the Apostles ordained preists to do the holy services. when St. Peter ...
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| True Repentance | 8/11/2009 |
Q: How long should a person repent about a sin in order for God to forgive him? Is it really a matter ...
A: thnx much for the follow up. repentance as i mentioned is a change of ur ways. this change stems ...
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| True Repentance | 8/8/2009 |
Q: How long should a person repent about a sin in order for God to forgive him? Is it really a matter ...
A: Repentance is a change of ur ways and thoughts; u foresake sin and hold to Lord Jesus and enthrone ...
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| Punishment in Old testament and New testament | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Several times while reading the Old Testament, i have noticed that God punishes people immediately ...
A: thnx much for ur question. God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament. St. Peter ...
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| can a divorced Catholic marry a Copt? | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I am an American Catholic man who is engaged to the most beautiful Egyptian woman. I was married ...
A: thnx much for ur question. best wishes for u and ur fiance to have a holy life in Christ. u can ...
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| How will we see God in heaven? | 7/24/2009 |
Q: In the Bible it is mentioned that, The Son (Jesus) sits at the right hand of The Father. Does that ...
A: thnx much for ur question. This term the “right hand” goes back to ancient Bible times. It was and ...
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| Instruments in Coptic Liturgy | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I am Coptic and I wanted to know why we don't use intruments such as organ, guitar, etc. during ...
A: thnx much for ur question. u have a point a good point but it's not just a matter of being used to ...
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| the true descendants of the Pharaohs | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I wonder if you can help me with this question I have 'The Arabs conquered Egypt, who are the true ...
A: thnx much for ur question. the true descendants of the Egyptians r the Egyptians. the descendants ...
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| Church belief about non Orthodox Churches with similar teachings | 7/7/2009 |
Q: What does the Church believe about other Church which are not part of the orthodox faith but have ...
A: there r two families of Churches calling themselves Orthodox; Eastern Orthodox and Oriental ...
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| Churches a Copt can marry from | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I am coptic orthdox living in usa , I was wondering which churches other than Coptic orthdox, I ...
A: i m happy the answer was useful. u can attend the liturgy in all these churches and take communion ...
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| Holy Communion for a Greek Orthodox married to an Episcopalian | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I am a Greek Orthodox woman, baptized in the Orthodox Church. I have been married 20 years to an ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Greek Orthodox Church permits mixed marriages provided that they r ...
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| Dating a Coptic Egyptian Man with parents who refuse to give you a chance | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have been dating an Egyptian Coptic Orthodox man for the past year and a half. He and his family ...
A: this is the answer again with my email removed. thnx much for ur question. i wish u the very best ...
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| Blessings and Importance of Confession | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I am Coptic Orthodox. I was wondering why do we have to confess our sins before a priest and why ...
A: my friend, u r welcome anytime to send as much questions as u like. when u sin, u r still a child ...
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| Blessings and Importance of Confession | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I am Coptic Orthodox. I was wondering why do we have to confess our sins before a priest and why ...
A: plz send all ur questions and i m honored to answer them by the grace of God. a priest is a man of ...
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| Blessings and Importance of Confession | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I am Coptic Orthodox. I was wondering why do we have to confess our sins before a priest and why ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Sin is separation from God and separation from God is death--because ...
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| fate of unbelievers and non-Orthodox Christians | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I am Coptic Orthodox but i was wondering..do we accept other dominations(those that believe in the ...
A: thnx much for ur question. ur question is very controversial. there r two ways to answer the ...
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| Inheritance Law in Christianity | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Nisseem, What is the Eastern Orthodox law of Inheritance?Our father died and we ...
A: a blessed Pentecost for u and thnx much for ur question. when Lord Jesus was asked to divide an ...
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| Oriental and Eastern Orthodox view of gay inclusion and gay marriage | 6/6/2009 |
Q: what is the eastern orthodox stance on gay inclusion and gay marriage
A: a blessed Pentecost for u and thnx much for ur question. the Oriental and Eastern Orthodox beliefs ...
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| Is human nature essentially good or evil? | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Is human nature essentially good or essentially evil?
A: peace alex, Christ is risen. Truly he is risen. thnx much for ur question. in Romans 11:36 St. ...
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| no racial considerations in Coptic Church | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I am a Catholic, married in the catholic Churh. We would like to be Coptic memebers. I also fill ...
A: Christ is risen. Truly he is risen. thnx much for ur question. u r welcome to join Coptic Church. u ...
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| Drinking | 5/4/2009 |
Q: What is considered being a drunk? if you feel a little tipsy? What if you get drunk once in a while ...
A: Christ is risen ... Shurely he is risen. thank u very much for ur question. when someone drinks and ...
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| Praying in Tongues | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry that I have so many questions, but this one is something I don't know about. I am an ...
A: Khristos Anesti ... Alithos Anesti. my friend; "rejoice in the Lord" as the Holy Bible says. this ...
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| Praying in Tongues | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I'm sorry that I have so many questions, but this one is something I don't know about. I am an ...
A: Khristos Anesti ... Alithos Anesti. some Greek is fine when we r discussing tongues. i m honored by ...
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| Copts married in Russian Orthodox Church | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Happy Easter! My husband and I were converted to orthodoxy and baptized in the Coptic orthodox ...
A: Christ has risen ... Surely he is risen. thank u so much for the nice words and kind wishes. it's ...
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| Coptic Orthodox teaching on divinity of Christ. | 4/25/2009 |
Q: A Lutheran pastor I know made a statement, "the Copts believe that God neither was born nor died. ...
A: Khristos Anesti ... Alithos Anesti. thnx much for ur question. the Lutheran pastor is wrong. we ...
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| premartial pregnancy | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I am a 21 year old copt. i have been dating a non-copt (catholic) girl for 3 years and we love each ...
A: Khristos Anesti. Alithos Anesti. Christ is risen. Surely he is risen. thnx much for ur question. my ...
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| a coptic man who deceived me | 4/17/2009 |
Q: in brief, am not chirstan but i falled in love with an coptic man who was everything in my life to ...
A: i m deeply honored. the guy is wrong for having an affair, telling lies, and using an innocent girl ...
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| can a Chaldean Catholic marry a Coptic Orthodox without conversion? | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I've been reading a few of your posts from Catholics who wish to marry Coptics, and while I am ...
A: thnx much for ur question and i wish u a blessed Easter. no one can have everything. sometimes u ...
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| Friday and Wednesday Fasting, origin and reasons | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Why do we fast of wed and fri, when di it actually begin (any references?) and what do we fast from ...
A: thnx much for ur question. sorry but i just had an operation. i can't give u the answer in detail or ...
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| Orthodox view of Chilaism | 3/27/2009 |
Q: All of the early Church fathers for 3 centuries (from those taught by the Apostles themselves) ...
A: thnx much for ur question. i do not agree with u when u say Catholics "have always pursued power." ...
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| Coptic Orthodox & Catholic Mass | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I am baptized and married in the Coptic Orthodox Church.. My husband was Catholic and converted for ...
A: i wish u and ur sweet family have the best in your life with Lord Jesus. Coptic Orthodox faith is ...
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| r Copts allowed to marry in Ethiopian Church? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am coptic orthodox and my fiace is a Jamaican who is of anglican/christian faith. He will be ...
A: i pray for u to have a happy marriage and a fruitful life with Lord Jesus Christ. first of all u ...
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| catholicism & orthodoxy diffreneces & similarities | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Slava Isusu Christu! Glory To Jesus Christ! First of all I'd like to introduce myself, I'm a ...
A: u have the right to believe what u think is right and to defend it too. it is not a copy and paste ...
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| catholicism & orthodoxy diffreneces & similarities | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Slava Isusu Christu! Glory To Jesus Christ! First of all I'd like to introduce myself, I'm a ...
A: let me first clear some technical points. Coptic Orthodoxy is Oriental Orthodox not Eastern ...
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| serious question | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Ashraf, I am engaged to a man who is Coptic and from Egypt. We have been together for over two years ...
A: if u join Coptic Church it is not canonically a problem if u r divorced. in the first place, ur ...
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| a Catholic needs to convert to marry a copt | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Wondered if you could advise me. I am half Lebanese half English. I was baptised in Beirut as a ...
A: marhaba ekhty. kel sana wenty salme. kifek we kifa Beirut? i wish u have a great year. u will need ...
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| civil divorce in the eyes of Coptic Church | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I am a coptic orthodox.I was married in a coptic church and I then got a civil divorce.I am not ...
A: i wish u have a the happiest Christmas. the Eastern Orthodox faith is very close to Coptic Orthodox ...
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| Catholic to marry an Orthodox | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I am currently 25 and residing in New Jersey. My boyfriend of over a year is Egyptian and of the ...
A: i m deeply honored. american women r percieved as american; don care much about God, Church, ...
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| civil divorce in the eyes of Coptic Church | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I am a coptic orthodox.I was married in a coptic church and I then got a civil divorce.I am not ...
A: ur civil divorce means nothing in the eyes of Coptic Church. if u r married and commited adultry, ...
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| Catholic to marry an Orthodox | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I am currently 25 and residing in New Jersey. My boyfriend of over a year is Egyptian and of the ...
A: u will need to be baptised and confirmed again to become Coptic Orthodox so u can marry ur ...
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| marriage requirements in Coptic Church | 12/21/2008 |
Q: A non Egyptian female engaged to marry a Coptic Orthodox Egyptian male. If they intend to be ...
A: i wish u and ur fiance the very best in life. u will need to be baptised and confirmed again to ...
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| Catholic marrying a Copt needs to convert | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I'm catholic and my girlfriend is coptic. Do i have to convert to coptic if i want to marry her or ...
A: peace be with u and thnx for ur question. i wish u and ur girlfriend the very best in life. u will ...
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| Premarital Pregnancy and Repentance | 11/13/2008 |
Q: We are an engaged couple, soon to be married in the Coptic Orthodox Church, my fiance will be ...
A: thnx for ur questions. any sin of any kind will be forgiven if u repent and confessed. u can marry ...
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| Marriage | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am a Coptic girl with divorced parents, i am now at the stage of getting married however the man i ...
A: i wish u have a good life with Lord Jesus. ur prayers mean so much to God. be sure ur his child and ...
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| God's command of killing | 8/25/2008 |
Q: An Atheist asked me if your God Jesus is love and love us then why He command Saul to killed every ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus died for our salvation. he loves all people. he also hates sin ...
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| Lamb, Throne and Bride | 8/21/2008 |
Q: according to Eastern Orthodox Who is sit on the Throne in Revelation 4:10 and who is the lamb in ...
A: thnx much for ur question. the 4th chapter of Revelation describes something close to a Heavenly ...
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| Coptic Services | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Ive started feeling drawn toward the Coptic Orthodox church recently and have done some reading on ...
A: i pray u live a true Christian life with Lord Jesus in ur heart. it is true that u need to be with ...
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| ashamed to confess | 8/10/2008 |
Q: Ashraf, I would like some help for a close friend. He is Coptic Orthodox and was in a sexual ...
A: he had committed shameful sins and they require repentance and confession. he committed adultery and ...
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| Canonical Clergy | 7/8/2008 |
Q: May God be with you all.my question is can a father of the Church be canonical, who is not Baptised ...
A: my dear Antonios, how r u now? i wish everything is better. ur correct about many things. let me ...
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| Canonical Clergy | 7/2/2008 |
Q: May God be with you all.my question is can a father of the Church be canonical, who is not Baptised ...
A: thnx for ur question. plz go to a Coptic Orthodox church to save urself all the trouble. u didn ...
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| how to repent and leave my sinful life | 6/29/2008 |
Q: i write this with great sadness. i was baptised Orthodox as a child but never truly raised in the ...
A: thnx much for ur question. simply put; u need to know Lord Jesus. he says: “COME TO ME , ALL YOU ...
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| Afterlife for Copts & relation to Eastern Orthodox Churches | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My Ethiopian, Coptic Christian friend tried to explain what his (or maybe his religion's, I'm not ...
A: thnx much for ur question. after death u either go to hell or to paradise. Paradise is for Saints. ...
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| Corptic Orthodox beliefs and Remarriage | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I am Catholic, my husband Coptic Orthodox. We were married in the Catholic Church. We are now ...
A: E thnx for ur question and u r welcome to send any questions or follow ups anytime u want. the new ...
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| choosing a Godfather and attending church | 5/30/2008 |
Q: Since our last email, I have started my own bible study thanks to one of the websites you sent me. I ...
A: i m sure ur gonna enjoy reading the Bible and ur life will be happier. Coptic Church welcomes all ...
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| Where is the question? | 5/25/2008 |
Q: It is awesome to talk to an Eygptian. I love all cultures. I am Puerto Rican decent. I was raised ...
A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur nice words. i m sorry i can't read so much text. i don know what ...
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| garden of eden | 5/7/2008 |
Q: where in the earth is garden of Eden? some says that it has already been destroyed by the flood. ...
A: Khrsitos Anisti. the physical place of the garden of Eden is close to the Euphrates and Tigris ...
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| Copt and Protestant Mixed Marriage | 4/26/2008 |
Q: 1) When a Coptic man marries a Protestant woman, is the marriage held at the woman's church? 2) Can ...
A: Khristos Anisti. may God give u true happiness all the days of ur life. the answer to ur questions ...
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| What name did Christ manifest to Disciples? | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I would appreciate very much if you throw some light on the following: I have manifested thy name ...
A: thnx much for ur interesting question. here Lord Jesus does not speak of a specific name for the ...
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| Women behind the altar | 4/15/2008 |
Q: This same question was posed recently and the answer given was that women may go behind the altar ...
A: happy Easter in advance and i wish u had a blessed Lent. i will give u a rather detailed answer but ...
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| Coptic/Protestant wedding | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My fiance is Coptic Orthodox, and I am protestant. We live in a rural area, so there are no Coptic ...
A: Christ has risen. i wish u had a happy and blessed Easter and i m so happy for u that ur goin to get ...
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| baptising a child of a civil married couple | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I born in Romania and i am Romanian orthodox, my husband is born in Greece and he is Greek ...
A: thnx much for ur question and congratulations for ur blessed baby. Romanian Orthodox and Greek ...
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| Divorce | 3/15/2008 |
Q: 1)What are the (extreme)cases that the Coptic Orthodox Church allow divorce?Could you please list ...
A: thnx much for ur question and i wish u a blessed Lent. i ve answered similar questions before. plz ...
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| Baptizing Children of an Orthodox-Catholic marriage | 3/14/2008 |
Q: If a Coptic Orthodox Christian married a Roman Catholic in a Roman Catholic church, can the children ...
A: thnx much for ur question. i wish u a happy Easter if ur Catholic and a blessed Lent if ur Orthodox. ...
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| Exclusivity | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I am considering marrying a man who is Coptic Orthodox and so of course I would need to convert and ...
A: thnx much for ur question. i m happy to talk to u. ur a good Christian and no one can disagree with ...
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| Alcoholics in Christianity | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I heard from a Coptic Priest that wine and alcoholics are forbidden in Christianity yet in my church ...
A: thnx much for ur follow up. i m happy to meet someone who is keen to know the truth and live a true ...
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| Alcoholics in Christianity | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I heard from a Coptic Priest that wine and alcoholics are forbidden in Christianity yet in my church ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Christianity does't forbid any substance. misuse of substances is ...
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| Marriage - Coptic Orthodox & Roman Catholic (non-practicing) | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am curious to find out as I read in a question you answered that the Coptic Orthodox does not ...
A: thnx much for ur question. i wish both of u and ur guy all the best. the answer to ur questions is: ...
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| Coptic Christians, Eastern Orthodox, personal belief in God | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I AM CONFUSED ABOUT EASTERN ORTHODOX AND EGYPTION COPTIC CHRISTIANS, IS THERE A DIFFERENCE, AND IF ...
A: happy new year and thnx much for ur question. i m Coptic Christian from egypt and livin there too. ...
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| Attending the church | 1/8/2008 |
Q: When I decided to convert from Protestantism to Orthodoxy, I did not know which orthodox church I ...
A: thnx for ur follow up and be sure that the Lord appreciates ur efforts to search for the truth and ...
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| Attending the church | 1/7/2008 |
Q: When I decided to convert from Protestantism to Orthodoxy, I did not know which orthodox church I ...
A: happy new year and thnx much for ur question. i m surprised to hear what u faced. essentially in ...
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| Salvation | 12/17/2007 |
Q: What does the Egyptian Orthodox Church believe an individual must do to receive salvation? Romans ...
A: i wish u a very blessed Christmas. my internet connection was dead for the past two weeks. i m sorry ...
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| patron saint | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Who is the patron saint of "work" or "working people?"
A: thnx much for ur question. the Patron Saint of working people according to Eastern Orthodox and ...
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| re-unification between Coptic and Alexandrian Patriarchates | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I have heard that there was an agreement worked out between I think Pope Shenouda III and the ...
A: thnx for the follow up. u live in usa and u know about the stories ur tellin. i never heard of ...
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| re-unification between Coptic and Alexandrian Patriarchates | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I have heard that there was an agreement worked out between I think Pope Shenouda III and the ...
A: thnx much for ur question. there can't be such an agreement. u and i don have information to ...
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| non orthodox christians | 11/8/2007 |
Q: non orthodox christians are saying that they believe on jesus as their saviour. So, on what ...
A: thnx much for ur question and sorry for being so late. ur question is deep and requires careful ...
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| roman catholic and orthodox | 11/7/2007 |
Q: what is the difference between roman catholic church baptism and a orthodox church baptism?
A: thnx much for ur question. there r many similarities in the way both Churches view baptism. there ...
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| The orban | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I'm also Coptic Orthodox but I need to know about the symbolism in the orban and on it and the ...
A: thnx much for ur question and sorry for being that late. i tried to give u a detailed answer and it ...
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| Is tipping the Father customary for a baptism? | 10/22/2007 |
Q: If you are making a donation to a church that performed your child's baptism, is it also customary ...
A: congratulations on baby and the baptism. i wish all ur days r holy and happy. it is ok to give ...
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| Why no sex before marriage? | 10/21/2007 |
Q: What is the thinking behind no sex before marriage? How do you resist falling into temptation? How ...
A: thnx much for question. ur askin about "the thinking behind no sex before marriage." these days ...
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| Convert to the Coptic Orthodox Church | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I believe in my heart that the Coptic Church is the Church of Christ and i wish to live my life ...
A: thnx much for ur question. i wish u all the best in ur life. if u want to be a Copt then u have to ...
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| Homeschooling | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I am a Greek Orthodox and I homeschool my son. He is 8, third grade level. Are there any ...
A: thnx much for ur question and i hope ur efforts r fruitful. plz try these sites and let me know the ...
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| Coptic Orthodox - Catholic Marriage | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I have a really complicated question to ask you. I am a Catholic separated man, but although i am to ...
A: thnx much for ur question. if ur marriage is not formally cancelled by Catholic church, u can't ...
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| Coptic opinion on the Validity of Roman Mysteries | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I know there is quiet alot that seperates us from the Roman Church and that at present we cannot ...
A: thnx for ur question. Coptic Church does not recognize the sacraments of Cathloic Church. Catholic ...
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| Catholic converting to Coptic Orthodox | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I am planning to marry a person who was baptized in the Catholic Church and I understand that he ...
A: thnx much for ur question. to convert to be a Copt ur guy will need to understand the faith he is ...
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| baptism | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I am a coptic woman who married a catholic man. My brother wants to baptize his son in the coptic ...
A: thnx for ur question. the priest is correct. Coptic Church will not recognize ur marriage and ...
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| coptic catholic marriage | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I know you have answered questions like this before. I'm a Roman Catholic woman who is now engaged ...
A: Khristos Anisti. i wish u had a holy and happy Easter. i m so happy to hear that u love God and that ...
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| Coptic Orthodox-Catholic Marriage | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I am a Coptic Orthodox christian and engaged to marry a Catholic girl. I wanted to know that if we ...
A: Khristios Anisti. wish u had a great easter. if u want to marry ur girl in a Catholic church as a ...
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| differences in the various Orthodox Churches | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I am Greek Orthodox and have friends that are Armenian Orthodox. They celebrate American Easter vs. ...
A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur questions. the link here gives u full detail about the calendar ...
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| is 'theosis' a coptic orthodox teaching | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I have read in a couple of places recently that Pope Shenouda has recently started teaching that the ...
A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur question. The statement by St. Athanasius of Alexandria, "The Son ...
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| Union between Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the major reasons why both Oriental Orthodox and Eastern ...
A: Khristos Anisti. thnx much for ur question. the main reason both families r not in communion is the ...
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| marrage | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I am a Roman Catholic seriously dating an Egyptian man who has converted from Coptic to Catholic. ...
A: Khristos anisti. thnx much for ur question and i wish u had a happy easter. if ur guy is now ...
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| early relationships | 4/9/2007 |
Q: Recently, i was involved in a relationship with a Coptic girl. We are both 16 and i am Jewish but ...
A: i wish u had a holy and happy Pesach. thnx much for ur question. i will give u a straight answer ...
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| About Mokattam Miracle | 4/7/2007 |
Q: can i find a scientific geological proof about the miracle of Mokattam Mountain ?
A: khristos anisti. thnx much for ur question. i have no scientific proof for u regardin this specific ...
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| Hymn of Christos anesti | 2/23/2007 |
Q: What is Almaseeh Kam (ÇáãÓíÍ ÞÇã/Christos anesti) in English. Where can I download the English ...
A: thnx much for ur question. at the link: www.coptichymns.net/module-hymns-catview-pid-42.html u ...
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| Theotokos | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I am a Jordanian Catholic (converted two years ago from Greek Orthodoxy). I love the Virgin Mary ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Virgin Mary needed salvation herself and she said so when she talked to ...
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| marriage | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I am Coptic orthodox and I am involved in a relationship with a Catholic women. We are serious ...
A: thnx much for ur question. let me be straight; ur marriage cannot be accepted in a Coptic Church. ...
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| baptism | 1/9/2007 |
Q: i was just wondering if a child can be baptized in a church that is neither catholic nor orthodox? ...
A: thnx much for ur qustions. i wish u a blessed and happy new year. ur questions assured me that u ...
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| difference between catholic and coptic | 1/7/2007 |
Q: Ashraf. So if a Coptic receives communion in a Catholic church, they are ex-communicated? Can you ...
A: thnx for the follow up and the nomination. takin Holy Communion means acceptance of the faith of the ...
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| difference between catholic and coptic | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what are the main differences in beliefs between the Catholic (Roman) and Coptic ...
A: Although there are many similarities between the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic ...
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| love | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I've been asking about love, we are told to love God, love your enemy and love yourself. Are all ...
A: thnx much for ur question. to know God well u need help from the Holy Spirit. when u pray u get ...
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| Marriage-Coptic Orthodox & Roman Catholic | 11/23/2006 |
Q: My husband is Coptic Orthodox and I am Roman Catholic. We were married in the Catholic Church, but ...
A: thnx much for ur question. let me be straight; ur marriage cannot be accepted in a Coptic Church. ...
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| cross | 10/29/2006 |
Q: what is the background on the difference in the orthodox three board cross and the two board cross? ...
A: thnx much for ur question. The Orthodox cross, made up of two horizontal and one diagonal bar ...
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| cristening clothes for an infant girl | 10/20/2006 |
Q: My daughter will be baptized on 10/28/2006. What is an appropriate attire for her? A white frilly ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus teached us to be modest and simple. Christening does not ...
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| Communion | 10/19/2006 |
Q: What are some of the reasons that an Egyptian Christian Coptic Orthodox Religious person could not ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus talked so much about this topic in The Gospel of Saint John ...
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| the nature of God | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Do orthodox Christians believe, as Western Christians do, that we were created by God but are now ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Orthodox Christians believe that God created man. human beings r loved by ...
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| divorce | 9/18/2006 |
Q: How does the Eastern Orthodox position on divorce compare with the Catholic one? Also, do the ...
A: thnx for ur question. 1- Eastern Orthodox Church: An ecclesiastical divorce may be granted after a ...
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| Grace as Uncreated Divine Energy | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I am doing my docoral thesis on a definition of grace in the writings of Paul. The position I am ...
A: thnx much for ur question. of course u know there r Oriental and Eastern Orthodox Churches. i ...
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| Holy Communion | 7/18/2006 |
Q: In the bible, Jesus said many things, such as,"I am the Lamb, I am the Sheperd, and I am the Door - ...
A: thnx for ur question. Lord Jesus himself taught us to eat his flesh and drink his blood. he said ...
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| eastern orthodox easter | 5/16/2006 |
Q: what factors do eastern orthodox chuches take into account when establishing the date for Easter?
A: In a congress held in 1923, the eastern churches adopted a modified Gregorian Calendar and decided ...
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| Ethio | 4/4/2006 |
Q: Do you know what the Ethiopian orthodox church is?
A: thnx forur question. it is abranch of the Coptic Orthodox Church. they r both oriental churches. ...
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| Heaven ad Hell | 12/11/2005 |
Q: I have two questions actually. First, I was wondering what the Coptic understanding of heaven and ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus said that people in heaven will live like angels. that was his ...
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| Divorce | 11/30/2005 |
Q: Does the Coptic church allow divorce? If so, how does it justify that Biblically, since Jesus ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Coptic church does not allow divorce. we follow the teaching of Lord ...
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| Why was Satan permitted into the Garden of Eden ? | 11/17/2005 |
Q: Why was Satan permitted into the Garden of Eden to temp Eve just after God commanded Adam and Eve ...
A: thnx much for ur question. God wanted to see if adam and eve are going to keep his command. if they ...
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| Converstion to Coptic Orthodoxy | 10/18/2005 |
Q: First I have to say I love your name. I have a good Iranian girlfriend named Ashraf in Tehran. MyI ...
A: thnx much for ur question. the coptic orthodox church is the most correct and persecuted church. ...
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| Differences between Eastern & Oriental Orthodox | 9/26/2005 |
Q: for the timely and well-thought response. It was very helpful -- and encouraging to think there may ...
A: thnx but i don deserve ur words of priase. to see two opposin ways of thought about the issue u can ...
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| Differences between Eastern & Oriental Orthodox | 9/23/2005 |
Q: I have recently been attending an Eastern (Antiochian) Orthodox church. The priest mentioned that ...
A: i believe what the priest said is not far from truth. there r attemps to reunite the oriental and ...
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| Salvation | 8/14/2005 |
Q: Will all non-Orthodox/non-Christians be lost/go to Hell after death?
A: thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus loves all and had come so that all will be saved. some people ...
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| Baptist Teachings/Similarities vs differences | 5/11/2005 |
Q: Ashraf, First off I believe God brought me here to this site, while seeking out more information on ...
A: thnx much for ur question. it is good to search for urself. many sources will give u good answers. u ...
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| The nature of Sin | 1/20/2005 |
Q: I am currently working on a personal project about the nature of Sin. I am the artist and co-author ...
A: thnx for ur question. i wish u the best in ur project. a sin is somethin u do or think about which ...
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| pope peter 17th | 9/22/2004 |
Q: where is the St. Peter, the seal of martyrs and the 17th pope,martyred and where is his body? plz ...
A: Peter of Alexandria was a Patriarch of Alexandria (300 - 311). He is revered as a saint by both the ...
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| Abandoned by the Church | 8/11/2004 |
Q: I need a church for my family and me but I have problems. I hope you have time to review this. I am ...
A: Thnx much for ur question. Lord Jesus came for the weak, the poor, the sick and for everyone. He ...
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| Eastern orthodox | 7/15/2004 |
Q: Does the eastern othodox church have a process of joining like the catholic church, where you have ...
A: thnx jane for ur question, joinin an apostlic church requires u to be baptized. then u r anointed ...
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| Holy Catholic Church (Anglican Rite) | 6/21/2004 |
Q: Greetings! Recently I came upon this Christian organization called the Holy Catholic Church ...
A: thnx for ur question. orthodox churches r diveded into two families: the oriental and the eastern ...
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| apostolic succession & holy orders | 6/20/2004 |
Q: Like the Orthodox Churches, the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches also claim apostolic succession ...
A: the Cathlolic and Anglican Churches interpret the holy scriptures in a way that goes against early ...
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| Protestant Denominations | 6/17/2004 |
Q: In your opinion, which Protestant denominations are closest to the Orthodox Church?
A: protestant denominations r many. so many that many of the newer ones r very far from the teachings ...
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| cremation | 6/15/2004 |
Q: Is it more biblical for a Christian's body to be buried or cremated after death? Will the choice, in ...
A: thnx much for ur question. when the dead man touched the bones of a dead prophet he returned to ...
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| orthodox view on afterlife | 6/13/2004 |
Q: what happens to a Christian after death? does s/he goes to heaven and be with God immediately? or in ...
A: thnx much for ur question. Christains who live accordin to the teachings of Lord Jesus will go to ...
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| rosary | 6/7/2004 |
Q: do orthodox pray the rosary ("hail mary") and why?
A: the rosary is a catholic prayer. catholics say if u pray the rosary u ll get blessin and ...
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| relationships | 5/30/2004 |
Q: We all know that God forbids homosexual acts but loves homosexual persons. If a homosexual couple in ...
A: what u call "special" relation is in fact a grave sin too. u can be friends with anyone. u can be ...
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| homosexuality | 5/28/2004 |
Q: i understand that the traditional church teachings on the subject of homosexuality has been negative ...
A: homosexuality is a grave sin. it can cost the lost of one's eternal life. it is totaly condemned in ...
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| Communion | 5/21/2004 |
Q: Can non-Orthodox Christians, such as Protestants, Anglicans and Roman Catholics, receive Communion ...
A: orthodox christians r not allowed to recieve communion in non orthodox churches and non orthodox ...
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| Apostles' Creed | 5/16/2004 |
Q: The Apostles' Creed, which is widely accepted & used by most Western churches (incl. Roman Catholic ...
A: the arminian church is oriental not eastern orthodox. ur right. the coptic orhtodox church is ...
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| what are the main beliefs... | 4/27/2004 |
Q: what are the main beliefs of Eastern Orthodox church
A: WHAT IS MY COPTIC ORTHODOX FAITH ? Bishop Moussa "...Do not be conformed to this world, but be ...
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| Historical | 4/23/2003 |
Q: Greetings in the Lord, My question is about the history of your sect. If I understand right, the ...
A: thnx for ur nice words. the clarification u requested is a good one too. the narrow road is the real ...
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| Diferences Compic Ortodox other Ortodox | 3/25/2003 |
Q: Im from Bulgaria and im a Bulgarian Orthodox . i know that the copts church is also Orthodox but is ...
A: thnx much for ur question. The main difference between orthodox families is how they state their ...
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| Is Christianity really a monotheist religion | 1/17/2003 |
Q: Is Christianity really a monotheist religion. Please explain your answer. Thank you.
A: thnx for ur question. hope the answer is close to what u needed. The One True God The first ...
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| Woman as priests | 10/30/2002 |
Q: I am an Anglician in University studying Theology. I am in my first year and having a real fun time ...
A: thnx much for ur message. the issue of the ordination of women is not ethical in Orthodoxy. it is a ...
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| Burial Dress | 8/20/2002 |
Q: Good Morning, I hope you can help me. I've seached til i'm out of options. I work with several ...
A: thnx much for ur question. i hope God gives u power to help more people. i also hope u find here ...
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| The Eucharist | 11/8/2001 |
Q: A Baptist friend of mine asked me several quetions regarding the Eucharist that I was not able to ...
A: thnx much for ur question. i hope to give u an informative answer. Baptists are those who deny that ...
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