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« on: December 17, 2011, 09:41:01 AM » |
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If you will, you can become all flame.
Extra caritatem nulla salus.
In order to become whole, take the "I" out of "holiness".
I'm not a witch.
Ἄνω σχῶμεν τὰς καρδίας
"Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is." -- Mohandas Gandhi
Y dduw bo'r diolch.
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« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2011, 10:55:49 AM » |
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No comment until this goes to 'Politics'
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"Religion is a neurobiological illness and Orthodoxy is its cure." - Fr. John S. Romanides
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« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2011, 07:29:36 PM » |
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Note how the only individual they care to provide statements of is the Ecumenical Patriarch. I wonder whether or not the reason is that they can find no other reputable Orthodox who care excessively about environmentalism, or if they foolishly believe he is our Pope.
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I know a secret about a former Supreme Court Justice. Can you guess what it is?
The greatest tragedy in the world is when a cigarette ends.
American Spirits - the eco-friendly cigarette.
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« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2011, 12:12:04 AM » |
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Or maybe lots of other people care about the environment and he's not being excessive.
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« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2011, 01:44:52 AM » |
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Green Pope says that Orthodox value freedom in religion, like in Greece where proselytism is legal!
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« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2011, 01:55:49 AM » |
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Or maybe lots of other people care about the environment and he's not being excessive.
It provides a link to over 200 of his All-Holiness' statements on the environment. I do not think they are worried about excess. |
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The greatest tragedy in the world is when a cigarette ends.
American Spirits - the eco-friendly cigarette.
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« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2011, 02:56:00 AM » |
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we are called to be good stewards of our environment, it was given to us to take care of.
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« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2011, 05:41:46 AM » |
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I'm in the middle of reading a book by Elizabeth Theokritoff called Living in God's Creation: Orthodox Perspectives on Ecology (SVS Foundations Series, 2009) which is shaping up to be a well-rounded perspective on this topic.
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« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2011, 08:54:02 AM » |
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Dear Clare,
When you are done, please share your thoughts. I think it is an intelligent book by a sincere Orthodox Christian.
Love,
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« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2012, 11:01:02 AM » |
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I'm in the middle of reading a book by Elizabeth Theokritoff called Living in God's Creation: Orthodox Perspectives on Ecology (SVS Foundations Series, 2009) which is shaping up to be a well-rounded perspective on this topic.
Am just in the middle of reading that same book just now. Would you care to share your thoughts on it? |
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...because I was not with you when the Lord came aforetime.
...because I am blind and yet I see.
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« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2012, 12:05:36 PM » |
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I think the sense that the emphasis on God's creation as "good" shows a living relationship with the individual and the natural world in Orthodoxy. Yes, creation is fallen but not totally depraved & we can love God & see an aspect of this love in His creation. My statement is very broad & I am not inferring western Christians lack any of this but in some cases, a severity towards the natural world exists in some areas.
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« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2012, 03:03:37 PM » |
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we are called to be good stewards of our environment, it was given to us to take care of.
+1! This was Adam's mission when he was reated in Eden. Naming the animals was one part of his responsibility. Why should we not follow his lead? |
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« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2012, 03:16:37 PM » |
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Don't use plastic bottles for Holy Water or at least make sure they are BPA free.
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We cannot legislate morality by passing laws controlling firearms. The only evil we can combat lies within our hearts. We need stronger laws to protect the moral foundation of society against the evil of gay marriage. |
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