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Old 06-29-2010, 09:56 AM
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Default Should I join the Eastern Orthodox Church?

I've done a extensive study of it,I've read pretty much all I could read about the church,went from the apostles to today.From scripture to tradition to sacraments,It seems quite genuine,I prayed to the Father in the holy spirit through Jesus to guide me and if it is his church to remove the doubts I have and things I don't feel comfortable with to make me feel comfortable,but only if it was his church.I feel now quite comfortable with all that the church subscribes too.But I do have problems:
*The only churches within 3 miles of my home are schism churches,belonging to the Armenian and oriental church,All churches who are "NOT" in communion with the 4(use to be 5) patriarchs.
*The only church I see closest to me (12.8 miles) is the Greek orthodox church,which belongs to the communion of the ancient church but it's Greek,Would I be welcomed among them even though I'm a Germanic/anglo?Would I feel comfortable there?
*I heard and learned about sacramental,what are the sacramental of the Orthodox faith?

Thank you and may the Holy Trinity,Father Son and Holy spirit Bless you.
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Old 07-01-2010, 09:56 AM
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Orthodox cannot save you. Catholicism cannot save you either. Orthodox and catholic both lead to eternal torment in hell, because they both teach a false gospel of works (Galatians 1:6-9).

True salvation is a FREE GIFT! Salvation happens in a split second when you believe in Jesus alone to save you! It is impossible to lose or "leave" salvation (John 6:39-40, 1 John 5:13).

The truth about Jesus is that the only way to be saved and to get into heaven and avoid being sent to eternal hell, is by believing in faith alone that Jesus, who is God, died for our sins on the cross as FULL PAYMENT for all our sins, and then Jesus rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Believe this and you will be in heaven, no matter what!

Please pray now: "Jesus, please forgive me of my sins. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and You rose from the dead. Thank You for eternal life!" You will be in heaven with Him forever when you die.
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Old 07-06-2010, 09:56 AM
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Hell to the NIZO
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Old 07-10-2010, 09:56 AM
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I think you should try the Greek church, they'd welcome you.
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:56 AM
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All of the Orthodox churches are schismatic. If you are going to go that far in the direction of genuine Christianity, why not go all the way and join the one Church Jesus Christ founded for you, the Church the Bible calls "the pillar and foundation of truth", the only Church that existed for the first 1000+ years of Christianity, the Church to which Jesus Christ promised "whatsoever you bind upon earth is bound in heaven", and 'the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth", and "he who hears you hears Me"! The Holy Catholic Church.
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Old 07-19-2010, 09:56 AM
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Most religions are accepting of new visitors and converts.
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Old 07-22-2010, 09:56 AM
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How can you, in good conscience, be out of communion with Peter?
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Old 07-25-2010, 09:56 AM
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The Greek Church will welcome you
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Old 07-30-2010, 09:56 AM
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Both Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic are Good.
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