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Hey Guys----
Who does the bible say is going to Hell? Does the concept of a Hell fit into the structure of believing in a God of Love? How merciful and understanding is God anyways? Is it right for God to send to Hell one who lives a good life and then get sent to Hell for masturbating 10 minutes before being fatally hit by a bus? Is it possible to be sorry for one's sins a minutes after death, or is it too late?
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We all have a Black Dog and a White Dog inside of us. The One you feed the most eventually eats the Other.
All are tempted, but it is the courageous person who clings to God during the storm. For the Ego is a prison, but Christ is the Liberator
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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2008, 09:08:57 PM » |
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« Last Edit: March 19, 2008, 09:12:16 PM by prodromas »
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The sins I don't commit are largely due to the weakness of my limbs.
1915-1923 Հայոց Ցեղասպանութիւն ,never again,
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השואה 1933-1945, never again,
(1914-1923) Ελληνική Γενοκτονία, never again
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Myrrh23
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« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2008, 09:11:00 PM » |
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LOL! Yes, GIC DOES inspire me to seek a closer union with God...  |
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We all have a Black Dog and a White Dog inside of us. The One you feed the most eventually eats the Other.
All are tempted, but it is the courageous person who clings to God during the storm. For the Ego is a prison, but Christ is the Liberator
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« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2008, 09:14:08 PM » |
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If you're living a happy life as a Christian, you're doing something wrong.
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« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2008, 09:16:14 PM » |
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LOL! Yes, GIC DOES inspire me to seek a closer union with God... Oh don't worry Myrrh your cyber romance (LOL) has not gone unnoticed but you will soon realize that GIC is that rebel in high that all the girls had a crush on at one stage!  |
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The sins I don't commit are largely due to the weakness of my limbs.
1915-1923 Հայոց Ցեղասպանութիւն ,never again,
ܩܛܠܐ ܕܥܡܐ ܐܬܘܪܝܐ 1920-1914, never again,
השואה 1933-1945, never again,
(1914-1923) Ελληνική Γενοκτονία, never again
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2008, 09:16:52 PM » |
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Is it right for God to send to Hell one who lives a good life and then get sent to Hell for masturbating 10 minutes before being fatally hit by a bus?
Would someone who was ready for heaven masturbate ten minutes before death? |
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Check out my personal website with 130+ articles: www.anastasioshudson.comDisclaimer: Past posts reflect stages of my life before my baptism may not be accurate expositions of Orthodox teaching. I served as an Orthodox priest from June 2008 to April 2013, before resigning for personal reasons |
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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2008, 09:22:32 PM » |
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Anastasios, through your question, a person might not be ready for heaven by masturbating ten minutes before being hit by a bus, but should they be condemned to Hell for all Eternity for it? What I mean is, is God that kind of Deity to do that...you know, give a permanent 'F' on the report card with no chance for summer school.....? Oh don't worry Myrrh your cyber romance (LOL) has not gone unnoticed but you will soon realize that GIC is that rebel in high that all the girls had a crush on at one stage! LOL, I've already noticed! I love to tease and argue with him about his beliefs.  He's adorably stubborn! |
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We all have a Black Dog and a White Dog inside of us. The One you feed the most eventually eats the Other.
All are tempted, but it is the courageous person who clings to God during the storm. For the Ego is a prison, but Christ is the Liberator
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« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2008, 09:23:30 PM » |
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Oh don't worry Myrrh your cyber romance (LOL) has not gone unnoticed but you will soon realize that GIC is that rebel in high that all the girls had a crush on at one stage! Is this appropriate? |
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I believe in One God, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.
Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.
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« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2008, 09:24:09 PM » |
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If you check the search function there have been a many a heated debates and even your "cyber lover" GIC has as usual an interesting point to put forward. Here are just a few of them: Is this appropriate? |
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I believe in One God, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.
Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.
Theodosius Dobzhansky, Russian Orthodox Christian (1900-1975)
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« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2008, 09:30:43 PM » |
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Oh, C'mon, Riddi---GIC IS kind of hot.....  All his historical and theological knowledge, when he's not making it personal...yummy |
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We all have a Black Dog and a White Dog inside of us. The One you feed the most eventually eats the Other.
All are tempted, but it is the courageous person who clings to God during the storm. For the Ego is a prison, but Christ is the Liberator
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« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2008, 09:34:35 PM » |
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Is this appropriate?
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« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2008, 09:39:19 PM » |
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Do not use OCnet forums to sexually harrass members.
I ask those involved on this thread to reflect for a moment- what if the situation was reversed, and two male posters were talking like this about a female poster?
Shame on you all.
George
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