Orthodox Christianity Forum

cire perdue · 05-27-2011, 10:07 AM

http://forums.delphiforums.com/OrthodoxWay

Here is the link to Orthodox Christian Forum. It is in the same server (?) as Planet Baha'i.

I briefly scanned "Orthodox and Sex" and found some really complex Dark Ages belief about the Fall of Adam and Eve that is beyond science and reason:
"According to Sts. Athanasius the Great (Commentary on the Psalms [Psalm 50:5]), Gregory of Nyssa (On the Making of Man 17), John Chrysostom (On Virginity 14-15), Maximus the Confessor (Ambiguum 41), John Damascene (Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith 4.24), and Symeon of Thessaloniki (On the Sacraments 18), if man had not fallen, God would have employed a means of increasing the human race other than sexual reproduction."

However I did see some rational discussion about this following it. However the leader seems to always have the last word with no synthesis occurring. I see that forum as quite a contrast to Baha'i forums where we consult and come up with so much, no one having the final word, and there still being diversity. I am glad we don't have to answer for 12th century Saints explanations, oh thank you, thank you. I am so grateful for these two sites and a place to express myself. I can write, but I could not speak as I write, I am a very poor first responder, but love this. THANK YOU CP

Yeshua · 05-27-2011, 10:12 AM

Thank you Cire!

Hmm...I've had a peek and I don't really think its my cup of tea. The webmaster writes (in bold lettering obviously for effect

):

This is my forum. I pay for it. I set the rules. I decide who can post. I decide who can chat. This is a moderated forum. If you are a new poster, be patient while I review your post for approval. If you want voice, the best way to get it is to post.

Yeah...right...I think I'll pass Mr Webmaster (PSYCHO/CONTROL-FREAK ALERT!!!!)

My favourite Orthodox forum, where the people are actually sane, normal and rational unlike the above Webmaster is "Monachos": http://www.monachos.net/

There's some real deep theological discussion on that forum

And you'll find that the people are lovely just like on here!

cire perdue · 05-27-2011, 10:21 AM

Thank you for an alternate orthodoxy. I will check on it. Is that an oxy-moron or am i just a more-run (of the mouth).

BruceDLimber · 05-29-2011, 08:30 AM

If you'd like to check out a truly welcoming forum (not one like that just described), do check out the Planet Baha'i site at this hotlink:

Planet Baha'i

Its dicsussion area has a great mix of Baha'is and other, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it! :-)

Bruce

LordOfGoblins · 05-29-2011, 09:35 PM

Praise be God we incorporate science in the faith. Science is afterall created by God so faith and science go hand in hand ultimately.

05-27-2011, 10:07 AM	#1
cire perdue Senior Member Joined: Sep 2010 From: Louisiana Posts: 1,618	Orthodox Christianity Forum http://forums.delphiforums.com/OrthodoxWay Here is the link to Orthodox Christian Forum. It is in the same server (?) as Planet Baha'i. I briefly scanned "Orthodox and Sex" and found some really complex Dark Ages belief about the Fall of Adam and Eve that is beyond science and reason: "According to Sts. Athanasius the Great (Commentary on the Psalms [Psalm 50:5]), Gregory of Nyssa (On the Making of Man 17), John Chrysostom (On Virginity 14-15), Maximus the Confessor (Ambiguum 41), John Damascene (Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith 4.24), and Symeon of Thessaloniki (On the Sacraments 18), if man had not fallen, God would have employed a means of increasing the human race other than sexual reproduction." However I did see some rational discussion about this following it. However the leader seems to always have the last word with no synthesis occurring. I see that forum as quite a contrast to Baha'i forums where we consult and come up with so much, no one having the final word, and there still being diversity. I am glad we don't have to answer for 12th century Saints explanations, oh thank you, thank you. I am so grateful for these two sites and a place to express myself. I can write, but I could not speak as I write, I am a very poor first responder, but love this. THANK YOU CP

05-27-2011, 10:12 AM	#2
Yeshua Senior Member Joined: Sep 2010 From: United Kingdom Posts: 1,717	Thank you Cire! Hmm...I've had a peek and I don't really think its my cup of tea. The webmaster writes (in bold lettering obviously for effect ): This is my forum. I pay for it. I set the rules. I decide who can post. I decide who can chat. This is a moderated forum. If you are a new poster, be patient while I review your post for approval. If you want voice, the best way to get it is to post. Yeah...right...I think I'll pass Mr Webmaster (PSYCHO/CONTROL-FREAK ALERT!!!!) My favourite Orthodox forum, where the people are actually sane, normal and rational unlike the above Webmaster is "Monachos": http://www.monachos.net/ There's some real deep theological discussion on that forum And you'll find that the people are lovely just like on here! Last edited by Yeshua; 05-27-2011 at 10:19 AM.

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05-27-2011, 10:21 AM	#3
cire perdue Senior Member Joined: Sep 2010 From: Louisiana Posts: 1,618	Thank you for an alternate orthodoxy. I will check on it. Is that an oxy-moron or am i just a more-run (of the mouth).

05-29-2011, 08:30 AM	#4
BruceDLimber Senior Member Joined: Mar 2010 From: Rockville, MD, USA Posts: 823	If you'd like to check out a truly welcoming forum (not one like that just described), do check out the Planet Baha'i site at this hotlink: Planet Baha'i Its dicsussion area has a great mix of Baha'is and other, and I'm sure you'll enjoy it! :-) Bruce

05-29-2011, 09:35 PM	#5
LordOfGoblins Senior Member Joined: Dec 2010 From: Australia Posts: 1,318	Praise be God we incorporate science in the faith. Science is afterall created by God so faith and science go hand in hand ultimately.