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Cursed is the heart of this people

Number of generations from Abraham to Christ?
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So glad I stuck my nose in for a moment
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If it’s just lying out in the open and there’s no quarry to prove it came from a natural origin then I think that supports my thesis and not yours.

... no it doesn't! Not in anyway does the fact that these stones are naturally occurring and found in various locations in the world at all support your claim that they are geopolymer, which is a distinctly man-made material, and thus man-made.

How far up your own rear-end is your head if you think that me easily refuting what you said shows that you are right?
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Campus Prayer at Univ. of South Florida interrupted by harassers; felony hate crime charges filed against two men

You do recognize this is a pretty flimsy and FAR from a predicable and certain future. Like FAAAAR from it.
I think you're underappreciating the way Islamic practices dissolve individual conscience.
I don't think you quite understand how efficient Western Society is at breaking down religion. IF it can do it to Christianity, why do you thiink it couldn't do it for Muslims?
What's breaking down with Christianity is the individualistic elements as people move towards greater and greater degrees of solipsistic thinking. Islam's practices create more of a hivemind corporate identity that is much harder to dissolve.
Do you think the liberals of ANY religion are really and truly worried about claims of apostasy from the rigidly orthodox bent of their religion?
I think you're underappreciating just how deep Muslim identity runs as a corporate identity. Some may not care about apostasy claims, but the penalties go far beyond just harsh words.
When we start seeing those punishments (For apostasy) NOT getting punished by the system, THEN, they have won.
Why wait until they've "won"?
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Imitatio Christi - is the following Biblical?

The point isn’t that the sickness honors God, it is that God, having put on our humanity and having suffered with us, is alongside us and does not just understand but has of his own voilition experienced our suffering, to the point of suffering death, in order to it.

This is why on Pascha we Orthodox sing this Troparion:

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life!

I have no reference to quantify what is posted. The question in the OP is on Biblical status - "is it Biblical" That means is it found in the Bible.
I am comforted to know that Anchorites such as Fr Lazarus el Antony are praying for me.

As for the stylites, as an agoraphile, I would happily serve as one, except our society would tragically not permit it. But it is a fact that their consul was sought by the good and the great, including the Emperors of New Rome, and that their blessings helped many Christians in ways both spiritual and temporal.

It is also known that the stylites continue to pray for us even now and miracles are wrought through their intercession, as of the rest of the saints and the choirs of angels, especially our glorious lady Theotokos and ever virgin Mary!

St. Paul the Hermit, Pray for Us!

St. Anthony the Great, Pray for Us!

St. John, St. Symeon, St. Symeon the Younger, St. Symeon the Third, St. Nicetas and all Stylites, Pray for Us!
As you know, we have a marked difference when it comes to praying to the dead.
St. Mary, the Mother of God, Proprietess of Mount Athos, and Joy of All Who Sorrow, Save Us, for the glory of Thy Son, Christ our True God!
Sorry - I understand the position that you hold in beliefs about Mary - we dod not need to o down that well worn path - but please - One and One one can Save us - His Name is Jesus

But can we Please return to the topic of the thread.
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The Mamdani Model: More Socialist Mayors to ComeBeware! The DSA will attempt to repeat Mamdani’s success in other Democrat strongholds.

"Many informed Democrats are aware of this slick maneuvering and are not happy about it. You might recall the serpentine James Carville screeching...

Goodness, what an offensively written article. "Screeching", "hysterical", "sobbing", "dopy"....

How about this: When you vote in a primary, especially in states where your party has a large majority, carefully research the history and political views of all the candidates and make sure you approve of the one you're voting for. Good advice, and we don't have to insult anyone.
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Campus Prayer at Univ. of South Florida interrupted by harassers; felony hate crime charges filed against two men

When has Western Society broken down Islam in the past? I can tell you, it never has, without it being a bloody mess.
Well, it's doing it right now according to the article I posted.
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Does Holy Week always begin with a full moon?

Holy Week often begins with a full moon

Easter is the Sunday falling in the week of the 15th to the 21st of the moon inclusive. So Palm Sunday is the Sunday falling in the week of the 8th to the 14th of the moon inclusive. So Holy Week begins with a full moon only when Palm Sunday is on the 14th and Easter is on the 21st (as in 2025). This will not be the majority of cases.
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Trump's Warrior Board

The "Merit Hiring Plan" looks great, long overdue!

MAGA Vance/Trump 2028
Unfortunately, as is so often the case with these things, this is ironically named as the civil service system is merit based. Trump is scrapping that for fealty based. This is corrupt.
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the myth of flat earth debunked again

They're not cut blocks from mountains, they're naturally occurring stones, lying out in the open for you to find and tap.

Like this one in Scotland:

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If it’s just lying out in the open and there’s no quarry to prove it came from a natural origin then I think that supports my thesis and not yours.
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Campus Prayer at Univ. of South Florida interrupted by harassers; felony hate crime charges filed against two men

Acculturation (with a focus on bi-culturalism) is a two-way street. In the end, the resulting proportions will depend on which culture has more zeal. If you think your democratic values are stronger, then by all means put it to test, but don't be surprised later, when things turn out not as you expected.

We're entering uncharted territory.
Yeah. You've never been worried about immigrants coming to the US before.

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The Ancient of Days

I like the elegant solution to this problem presented by the blessed Andrei Rublev in his famous icon The Hospitality of Abraham, also known as The Trinity, and commonly featured on Pentecost Sunday.*
I was pretty sure someone would post about the icon “The Hospitality of Abraham.” :)

I’ve long since set aside the idea that this icon represents the Holy Trinity. Abraham was visited by Christ, God’s Son, along with two angels.

God the Father is invisible. No matter how much convincing there is, it won’t change my mind on this.
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the myth of flat earth debunked again

Blocks here and there. Find me the mountain they cut it out of.

They're not cut blocks from mountains, they're naturally occurring stones, lying out in the open for you to find and tap.

Like this one in Scotland:

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children with mass audiences making millions... selling...

the prosperity gospel



I honestly didn't imagine this could or would happen.
You never saw the documentary on Marjoe, who was a kid evangelist/grifter back in the late 60s/early 70s?

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All things old are new again.
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the myth of flat earth debunked again

It helps to put some off-topic padding in the thread so some people don't have to look at the images of real phenomena that destroy their worldview.

Michelle Pilling Photography

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The curvature isn’t even visible from “space”, so whatever this is is just ridiculous.
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HISTORIC BREAKTHROUGH: Tartarian Manuscript Translation Unveiled for the First Time For generations, the Tartarian civilization has been shrouded in mystery—its profound wisdom buried under layers of history and suppression. Today, that changes. The first-ever translation of the Tartarian Manuscripts reveals knowledge that bridges spirituality, energy, and the very essence of human potential. This isn’t just history; it’s a transformation of how we understand ourselves and the world. These teachings were hidden for a reason—what they unlock within us is unparalleled.

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Nonsense. Absolute and complete nonsense.

There is no such thing as Tartaria. It's idiotic people not understanding how to read maps nor even understand history.
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the myth of flat earth debunked again

Because nature is weird.

Ringing Rocks: Sonorous Rocks, Musical Rocks

Composition: The key lies in the rock's composition and structure. Ringing rocks are typically fine-grained, silica-rich rocks like quartzite, rhyolite, or basalt. These materials have a dense, homogeneous structure with minimal internal flaws, allowing sound waves to travel efficiently.
So is there a cave or the like with them, to confirm this comes from nature?
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