TRUSTING IN GOD THROUGH SUFFERING

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[@koolertrek]

I’ve suffered pretty badly most of my life. Moreover, I just got out of jail early this morning. I’m the happiest and have the most joy and peace that I’ve EVER had in my life. Only our Savior can do what I’ve just described. ✝️

[@qesajs]

God is good, God bless your life my brother 🙏❤️

[@laygomahaka5955]

May god be with you.

[@annabelleb.8096]

Awesome!

[@electronicsafrica]

God bless u. We are all imprisoned. Where are you?

[@koolertrek]

@@electronicsafrica yes we are however some more than others.

[@voidzy7]

"Suffering reminds the wise man of God, but crushes those who forget Him"

[@TheTrueMendoza]

"Suffering reminds the wise man of God but crushed those who forget Him"

[@qesajs]

Wow wow wow what a quote couldn't say it better💯

[@lauralovesjesus]

God bless you for posting this just now, it was an answer to prayer for me. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner! Please pray for me, Father. My family is falling apart and my life is very difficult at the moment. The suffering is intense, but our God is a consuming fire, and mercifully burns away the dross.

[@lauralovesjesus]

Marina Svletlana Thank you. He is enough for me.

[@elviradonaghy5422]

LET US PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER. REMEMBERING THE GOODNESS OF GOD, HIS PROMISES, HIS MERCY, HIS LOVE FOR US AND UNITE OUR SUFFERINGS WITH HIS. AND HELP WILL COME . MAY GOD BE MERCIFUL TO US SINNERS.

[@BegoMekerTube2127]

I read one monk used to get sick every year and one year he did not get sick. He prayed to God "What have I done to forget to send me the sickness?" And begged God to not forget his blessings in sickness.

[@petergunn9149]

Laura Morris www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/morningoffering/the_role_of_suffering

[@daddycool228]

God bless you Laura

[@annecurrie1603]

Thank you dear Father from the bottom of my heart. Needed to hear this as I have been struggling from loss and many regrets.

[@beekind6014]

Me too Anne

[@qesajs]

God bless you two. Remember, God is always with us and for us❤

[@MFG333]

It's all suffering in a fallen world. Everything else is an illusion. Trust in Christ alone!

[@tessalogan586]

Awwwww brilliant!

[@cam553]

Yet the world is gods creation, no?

[@MFG333]

@@cam553 the world is God's creation, as are we. But He has no part in our sin and the hell we create on earth. Christ is our ticket out, the door that opens into the eternal Holy Living Light. That is our true status and it comes by acknowledging Him in obedience when He speaks to us.

[@cam553]

Michael Groat If we are created, then once again, free will is negated, especially if your god is omniscient. If god is therefore all knowing, whence come free will? What then is sin? Obedience to a book written by men, not god. He does not speak to us. Our ticket out is guaranteed, regardless.

[@MFG333]

@@cam553 He is your God too, regardless of whether you choose to acknowledge Him and that is your free will choice. What makes you think that an omniscient God would create a being without free will? Is it any less likely that He would create a physical universe, (it DOES exist) than that he would create free will? I think you ask and answer your own question as to the nature of sin, so having your answer, why involve me? Perhaps your CHOICE is why He doesn't speak to you. Would you listen if He did? God speaks to each of us in many ways. One way is through His Spirit that informs and convicts with Truth when we read His words with a willing heart and mind. The Bible is not a rule book written by men. It is a history, past, present and future written for men. Things are not true because they are written there. Things are written there because they are true and that is what each free willed seeker must discover for him or herself. The invisible Spirit of God is in the words written there. But the way to see that Spirit is found through the heart and not the head. Thus, it is eternally important that neither be too hard because our ticket is a one way ride and our physical departure is guaranteed. We all have the same physical destination; but the Spiritual journey only begins at that point. It does not have an end!

[@SeelenleidArchive]

Only God can help us. Bearing a cross in my heart, waking up every day with the sorrow of having to suffer everyday for my sins. But I hope that one day I will see the gates of paradise to be in front of me. All I give but I will never expect anything in return. I can't. Forgive me, Father for I'm a sinner.

[@com.gordon4280]

Indeed all we can do is accept Gods gifts and repent, always remain humble. I am the worst sinner.

[@petergunn9149]

www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/saintoftheday/venerable_gregory_of_pelshma_1441_or_1451

[@qesajs]

In God's eyes, we all are sinners. There is nobody that is perfect, but our lord Jesus Christ. That's why we have to believe in his sacrifice that had to happen because of our weakness so that we truly can be free. Hallelujah God is good❤️

[@thaliakramer1042]

Dear Father Spyridon, thank you for this message. The world is determined to destroy everything that matters to me. My children feel that God either doesn't exist or deserves cursing for what is befallen us. Please pray for them. Please pray also for all those choosing to persecute us, those reaping rewards from what they do, those unaware that they listen to another force. And pray for myself, that the insanity of the situation doesn't send me crazy. Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy upon me, a sinner.

[@daddycool228]

God bless you and your family Thalia

[@thaliakramer1042]

@johnny bhai hi, only just seen your message.

[@elviradonaghy6425]

Beg GOD FOR HIM TO STRENGTHEN YOUR HEART MIND, BODY ,SOUL AND SPIRIT. BE NOT AFRAID GOD IS WITH YOU. HE WILL STRENGTHEN YOU AND GIVE YOU VICTORY. HE LOVES YOU.

[@user-pl9dv1kh1j]

May God help and bless you and yours!

[@petergunn9149]

It’s not I who lives but Christ who lives in me ☦️ Glory to Jesus Christ ☦️ May our lord Jesus Christ have mercy upon me a Sinner ☦️

[@deeone01]

Pour mercy on me a sinner

[@lowkeyocity6769]

Amen

[@blinggirlu2]

I needed to hear this! Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner....

[@ThankOurRedeemer]

I needed this today as well. 4 years later.

[@leanderfoster8450]

Thank you father, I’m greek Canadian and grew knowing little about the church and Christ and now at 22 I’ve started to return to the faith after many grievings of my soul but this makes me realize I’m like a child again building the foundations of my faith

[@danielgaley9676]

I suffer daily for my past sins. Without my suffering, I don't believe that I would have repentance. Thank you, Father Spyridon, for reminding us.

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ , Son of God , have mercy on me a sinner.

[@antonioj.castaneda7377]

Please pray for me and for my health. Christ have mercy on me.

[@psjasker]

You are in my prayers

[@antonioj.castaneda7377]

@@psjasker thank you so much!

[@rusty159753]

Thank you for this reminder. The last few years and moreso the last six months have been overwhelming, but transformative. The Lord has allowed me to endure overwhelming suffering to bring me to Orthodoxy. I have left the old me behind and taken the name of St. Christopher. May the Lord have mercy on us to struggle well.

[@lapd9682]

Thank you this came to help me just in the right moment in my struggling.. Im very weak. Since im trying to become pure in my heart since im trying to receive the holy spirit since then Satan is attacking me in every way almost all day long ... even in my dreams!!! This is very hard my old self is trying to over take me again but im praying im praying but its so hard .. i will buy your book to read it cos its hard to always find help in the bible of course im reading it as much as i can but its better to have all the helps one after the other in one book. GOD help me please cos i want to stay strong to become pure .. i want to have christ in my life please ..

[@TinaHyde]

Adriana Adriana Fight the good fight! Evil has no power over you! Repeat the Jesus Prayer when you wake from a demonic dream. Or sing the Trisagion Hymn or some other hymn you know and love, over and over, focusing on the words and God’s love for you. The evil will subside. Make a habit of this, of having love and not fear in your heart. ❤️

[@paulthompson4332]

This really hits home to me. I question sometimes if my faith is more in my head, and not my heart? I do not want a superficial faith, but a true heart of faith and repentance

[@SusanA1056]

My mother used to say that we couldn't climb the mountain if the sides were all smooth. My father used to say that we could never appreciate the good in our lives without the pain & difficulty.

[@tessalogan586]

Daily i too am tormented because of sin , remember all sins are not the same and have different consequences ( I'm a smoker, tobacco ie) I'm down to 10 ish per day, i was a chimney. It's hard when you have mental health issues, God takes everything into account, i am 51

[@nancyincanada5553]

Thank you, Father Spyridon, for this teaching.

[@elizabethshaw734]

Moments? I have had nearly an entire life like that. And I still trust God because God has been there to save my life more than once. Put God behind me and I will gladly fall backwards.

[@randalejetmagalit1198]

Amen, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have Mercy upon us, sinners. I hope you're doing well, wherever you are. Stay strong out there. Take care of yourself, and others, as much as you can. God Bless you.

[@tessalogan586]

I'm a sinner in love with Jesus , yes i trust the father 🙏

[@SonoftheSteppes]

Please pray for me,Father Spyridon. I'm going through tough times and would love to have God's blessing and guidance to be able to cope in my fight against sinfulness.

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

Keep praying and find a church near enough to get to. God bless you.

[@gregorytsionis6610]

Thank you father,we all have to carry a cross.

[@boxingfit]

iv worked in my hospital for 20 years, i was sacked from my job 1 month ago because 2 of my friends told lies about me, not a single bit if compassion or luck has went my way... iv prayed deeply and been through great suffering because of this...my wife has now taken over the bills and morgage and im heart broken.... my faith has been tested and i hang by a thread.... i have appealed my sacking of my job and yet still they leave me wait like a poor man asking for change, iv 2 daughters and iv got lupus... im so angry at god for all this and yet i wait.. the unfairness of all this is beyound extreme.. everything has gone against me even my union cant do anything... iv never known such unfairness and betrayel... all the while God sits watching.. iv every right to be angry at God and yet still i pray while nothing happens

[@lypcizhenaf8988]

Has it gotten better?

[@boxingfit]

@lypcizhenaf8988 my life has got together some what, went for an interview but lost the job due to bad references because of what happened....I'm working but I can't get a permanent position so I just work for an agency.... I'm doing fine, but it will never leave me..

[@maximhornby369]

Thank you father this really was a great lesson for me - we must suffer in this finite world to be joyful in the everlasting kingdom

[@michaelkay5142]

🌵☦Greetings from Flagstaff Az. Gracias Santo Padre, always informative & inspiring. I live around a bunch of "pentecostal christians" who are convinced since I'm a Orthodox Christian i am part of some pharisaical nonsense a i know to the core of my being they are in serious delusion. I try to explain that I'm just a sinful man trying to work out my own salvation with fear & trembling but they constantly come at me with difficult questions. I am not a theologian just trying to do better by Gods Grace & the Holy Orthodox Church. Please pray for me☦🌵

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

Pentecostal groups have only existed for a short time. They have no link with Christ and the Apostles. You are a part of the Church founded by Christ which has remained true to the authentic teaching He gave to us. I would avoid getting into any debates, they can rob us of our peace, and unless someone is asking questions because they want to know more, very often they will not hear or accept anything you say because they are really just out to prove their own point and attack your beliefs rather than discover the truth. God bless you.

[@michaelkay5142]

@@FatherSpyridonROCOR Thank you Father, i refuse to get into theological debate & if they want to know more about what i believe i point them to the Church.

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

[@lichberserker]

This material helps me detach from this earth and look towards the kingdom of Heaven

[@ninbimi2114]

Thank you father! This was just what I needed this morning. How easy it is to forget our sinfulness and to have enough regret over it...

[@Johanschannel7]

Wise Words! God bless!

[@SickaydaMars]

Hear, hear!! Trust in the Lord, I have some amazing advice. When you hear a preacher asking you to be a living sacrifice, do not answer that call unless, you are single and have nothing, then you have nothing to lose but confusion of the flesh. It's a gift maker, faith builder, inner voice booster. I've answered the call twice, He took everything both times, including my own children, but THE REWARD IS MORE THAN I CAN EVER DESCRIBE, Jesus told us that we would be able to do such works and better!!! it's there for the taking, but you better be ready for a life of solitude, I mean it's difficult to be around some people when you're walking with God. Peace! God is good, all the time!

[@MrBrimbles]

Thank you for this talk, and for all your talks Fr Spyridon. They are a great help and inspiration. I've begun listening to them more and more lately. In this talk, you make an absolutely critical point: that we are not in control of the world around us, or even our own lives. Nor are worldly authority figures, nor are the demons. God is in control of the world. God is in control of our lives. Anything that happens falls within the auspices of God's authority, and in order to be humble we must accept this fact and integrate it into our own thinking. This is a fact that I have struggled to accept since converting. Even when something horrible happens, even when we feel as though we have been wronged, God either caused it to happen or permitted it to happen. And He did so for a reason. We may not understand that reason, we could be overcome with anger or grief over whatever it is that happened to us, but God allowed it to happen for a reason. We must remember this.

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Please pray for me Father.

[@tadesebelay3632]

Thank you so much father.

[@psjasker]

I’d like to say something profound, but i cannot begin to describe the gift of Father Bailey’s wisdom. It is truly of God!

[@ismaelnehme379]

"Trust in God through suffering" has become my motto. God bless you father

[@TinaHyde]

Beautiful, Father. Thank you for your God-given guidance. 🙏🏼

[@melanieclinkston9114]

Thank you Father

[@mariandominicanithya6459]

Thanks father.

[@fidelcastro5406]

Amen, thank you so much Father.

[@colinlowry7233]

Brother spyridon god bless you and praise the lord for giving you the knowledge and insight in which you have I hope to meet you on the streets of glory fellow believer of Christ

[@stephenrigdon374]

I am so glad to have this welcome break from all the talk of Civil War that dominates Alternative Media. Salvation is in Christ!

[@leog3935]

Enlightening. Recomfort in our faith, the journey is not easy, the cross is a burden, but the cross is salvation.

[@Maryrosalia]

I really needed to hear this. God bless you 🙏🏻☦️

[@Spiderdan92]

Thank you father. God bless

[@barriem5318]

Thank you father Spyrodon for your inspired teaching. I am a disciple of a modern church but I feel the calling in my heart to a more contemplative and reverent worship experience. I plan to attend an orthodox service soon.

[@iktomi5]

Awesome teaching! 💥💯🙏🏽

[@annaw659]

Your videos always come out at the exact time that I need them. Thank you always, Father. God bless you.

[@storiesfilm-kristianwolski7950]

Trust is really important!! I love your kindness, and strong and powerful way of speaking - You have made a wonderful channel here! From my heart thank you!!

[@danielgaley9676]

God is amazing. Just what we needed to hear.😢

[@Mouro893]

Loved it.

[@WeAreBullets]

wow, what amazing insights. that idea that honey will taste terrible to sick pallets. this guy and his vids r kickin my butt

[@nickhondros7320]

The wisdom of the fathers is amazing

[@_Thats_Right]

Thank you, spyridon

[@patodwyer721]

Thank you Fr.Spyridon for your Wisdom and guidance

[@marionbeutlerhansen528]

Thank you Father you have helped me understand and encourage me through this very process so many recent circumstances have reflected my very own darkest of sins with your help and wisdom I am able to look at what I have done and grieve to see and feel the sorrow of actions not the other person's actions but my very own and what's left is love for the other person and prayers for this person and the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ thank you

[@Sky07.143]

Thank you for this video, I really needed to hear this🙏 Currently going through a difficult family situation, while being a graduating student, working part time, and move house.

[@pmc7723]

Thank you Father Spyridon for a very thought provoking and insightful video. I am trying to come closer to God in my life and to walk with Him in everything I do. You are so right that this is a process, but I believe I'm on the right path now and I'm praying that my relationship with Christ will become stronger day by day on my journey.

[@mcnallyaar]

I thank Father Spyridon for his Wisdom and Courage.

[@dennisp8625]

Father i learn so much of you.. i know you will be sitting at Jesus his table for sure! For me you are equall to all profits of God. I pray for you! Have a nice day

[@jasonnye1436]

This is truth!

[@tuffguytofiles]

So many people are suffering. People are suffering very badly. Ww3 is coming soon, and the love of many has already grown cold. Faith is no longer found. God isn’t answering prayers because people are praying for prosperity and not for want God wants. And you know what’s worse? People are sinning against God and then when they suffer for their sin they want to join their suffering to Gods when really it’s their sin that’s causing them this suffering: everyone in the comments section stop complaining for what you brought on yourself. Just come to God and do His will. Stop being fake and pray for what God wants not what you want. I’m sorry but ur suffering cuz of your sins not cuz you’re suffering for Christ’s sake

[@TinaHyde]

Anthony T Judge not. Love and pray for others. Leave the admonishing to God.

[@tuffguytofiles]

Tina Hyde but I’m not judging. People should be thankful for their sufferings.

[@saraberth74]

@@tuffguytofiles That's true. We suffer because of our sins.

[@marcingaladyk]

Thank You.

[@McIntyreBible]

0:44, "we discover just how much we trust God-when we things go wrong, when we suffer, etc" That is so true, so true!!

[@englishrose6627]

Thankyou Fr. Spyridon .. I have myself completely some years ago after.a traumatic life. Yr talk.makes sense I still.suffer but I now.understand what following.Jesus we have to.share In.His suffering and be glad.

[@KSLady22]

Thank you.

[@orthodox1717]

If you were diagnosed with terminal illness(cancer, etc) how would you react? If imminent death was starring you in the face. Would you lose hope, despair become anxious or depressed? I asked myself these questions to determine if I truly trust God.

[@cameronrichardson2467]

Hallelujah!

[@emmetzet]

I wish I could give more than one like to your videos

[@Fairunknown]

If not already, share his loving videos with your friends / loved ones.

[@chefidel4314]

Thank you

[@jpage99999]

Dear Father Spyridon thank you for all your messages. I am being tormented my despondency and despair and fear. What can I do to gain freedom?

[@Rager925]

🙏

[@McIntyreBible]

5:40, quotations of saints.

[@McIntyreBible]

2:03, quotation of St.Gregory

[@FrancesShear]

Everyone suffers from time to time in this life. Simple as that. Worrying about what people think about us while doing so could lead us later to embellish onto the facts of the past and onto the facts of the present while limiting our joy felt in our daily life only in hopes that will finally heal our own suffering so that later we may never grieve about the same loss ever again. That cannot prevent feeling grief again from time to time over a terrible loss. Of course what would be worse than that is getting angry at god instead and then forgetting about him altogether when choosing for the rest of our lives to continue lying around most of the time only to be festering in our own sins. Everyone has committed sins in their outward behavior except for 2 human beings since the beginning of time who knew best better than any of us with the help of their parents and then later only with their heavenly father's help on how to cope with temptation.

[@collectiveconsciousness5314]

The examiner is the one who sets the questions, not the one being tested.

[@_Thats_Right]

I have a hard time can believe cannot forgive me

[@aiminghigh276]

"Blessed are those who mourn" who mourn over the sins only? Where did you get that from, Father?

[@philen]

I wonder if it’s common for orthodox to read the imitation of christ? If not, is there an equivilent book that you read? Thank you so much for your reflections and meditations!

[@franciscovasquez9417]

philen alexandersson No, it wouldn’t be since it is not Orthodox. The Ladder of Divine Ascent or the Philokalia are common books we Orthodox read :)

[@philen]

Francisco Vasquez thank you so much for your reply! I’ll look into them!

[@DChristina]

philen alexandersson - hello, you might also want to check out Orthodox books on the Lives if Saints. Anything by Bishop Kallestos Ware or Metropolitan Anthony Bloom. I just finished rereading Wounded by Love: St. Porphyrios and also Everyday Saints by Archimandrite Tikhon. God bless you💕🙏🏼

[@philen]

@@DChristina Thank you very much, my reply waited. I have now read some and St. Porphyrios grabbed my heart deeply.

[@Jy3pr6]

What is the story behind the first icon at the end of the video, Father?

[@FatherSpyridonROCOR]

It is St Peter hearing the crow call after he denied knowing Christ.

[@Jy3pr6]

@@FatherSpyridonROCOR Thank you, Father

[@philen]

When i saw it i fell into tears, i have wondered about it for over a month, i have come back several times and looked at it, i felt a strong connection and Gods love. I am so glad to read this now, since i was Peter for five years, i denied Jesus but he never stopped calling me and as soon as i listened and answered his calls he took me into his arms again. I have related so strongly to St. Peter and now i know why the ikon spoke to me the way it did. Thank you very very much!! God is truly faithful to us!

[@KanasBagatur]

Could anyone tell me what is the bell melody at the end of the video? Where is it taken from?

[@BrotherLaymanPaul]

I’m guessing iMovie

[@constantinstanca9224]

What about the woman caught in adultery? She was forgiven and no punishment was applied to her. Why do some people, such as the crucified thief, have to suffer for their sins and die, while others are simply forgiven without any suffering?

[@McIntyreBible]

4:52, false heretical versions of Christianity about the superficial instant fix when suffering.

[@humptydumpty8894]

Father I'm Muslim. I love your vedios. I watch them..I agree with everything except that Christ is son of God..Anyway love our Orthodox Christian ☦ brothers..

[@markevely2068]

Wanna make god laugh? Tell him your plans

[@SauerkrautX]

Why should we turn to god who let the suffering happen in the first place? That’s like being loyal in an abusive relationship.

[@drainokk3082]

Our current suffering is nothing compared to the glory of Heaven.

[@SauerkrautX]

@@drainokk3082 great

[@randychurchill201]

Is this guy talking to Orthodox Christians or is he talking to the general public? He says we need to morn for our sins. Ok but my understanding of Orthodoxy is that there is no salvation outside the Orthodox Church. The sacrament of confession is not efficacious to anyone who is not Orthodox. Repentance and confession only has application to those who belong to Christ through the Orthodox Church. So maybe this should be clarified. Because your repentance of sins has no power to you unless your confession is made to a Preist in the Orthodox Church. The general public is not welcome to repent. I just think this point should be made.

[@jcroobug]

Randy your understanding of the Orthodox Church is not accurate based on what I've learned. I'm a recent convert to Orthodoxy after many years of wandering in other Western churches and I was told by my priest that the Orthodox Church does not assume to know where the Holy Spirit travels. In other words, the Church does not proclaim it knows who is saved and who is not (that's the Roman Catholic Church). Rather the Orthodox Church believes that it is the one true Church that Jesus Christ founded at Pentecost and that all seven Sacraments from Holy Scripture should be observed, of which confession to an ordained Priest is one. Seek out an Orthodox Priest and find out more! Many Blessings.

[@tuffguytofiles]

jcroobug actually not true. Salvation can only be found in the Orthodox Church although the Holy Spirit does work in the entire world.

[@HubertofLiege]

We know where God is(orthodoxy), not where he isn’t.

[@com.gordon4280]

You can always pray to God with repentance asking humbly for his pardon. The penitent thief confessed to Christ and was with our lord in paradise. The lord works in mysterious ways. We should always seek proper initiation into the orthodox church, but perhaps the lord takes mercy on those who have not had the time to be baptised, confess to a priest, etc. It is vanity to say we can think as God does.

[@browngoat933]

Forgive me Randy. The thief on the cross was baptized in his own blood, and it was Jesus Christ the Savior himself who promised him that he would be with Christ in Paradise. The Holy Spirit draws many people to Christ. You could say it's the wrong people. The Roman centurion, part of the army of the oppressors, to whom Christ said I have not found such faith even in Israel. To the Samaritan woman, to the naked deranged demoniac, what faith did he have? And in the presence of Christ he is clothed, set free, in his right mind, and seated at the feet of Christ. All of these are drawn to Christ the savior by the Holy Spirit.

[@user-qc6jc5bc2l]

idol worshpier gantile go keep 7 lows of nohide

[@lukelucas9264]

I looked at your page - stick with your pop music sonny.

[@elizabethshaw734]

Take up your bed and go home.

[@shellyallen6304]

Sick 🤒 🏥 stroke 🏥

[@cam553]

The contradictions and paradoxes of religion are the road to madness. We only live once and that is ample. The tax for living is the burden of existence and suffering. There is nothing further to pay. If we choose to help others in this one and only life, and we do so without expectation or reward, then we are already doing the work of some mythical god. God is nowhere to be found. In other words, if you want a life where you help others, then do so. It doesn’t matter what you believe, but you may find those deeds rewarding, and nobody can take your dopamine hit away. There are no real mistakes because each of us is just a tiny snippet of the Big Bang playing out. Whatever we do in our lives has actually already happened, so don’t fall into the free will trap. We didn’t design our genes or neurotransmitters. We don’t choose our thoughts. Can you decide how many white blood cells your body will produce today? Think about it, because the answer applies to ever aspect of your very existence.

[@ephraimtheendtimessojourner]

Your entire reddit-tier atheistic "argument" presupposes and necessitates God for any of that woke drivel to even be a semi-cohesive, albeit nonsensical and untenable, thought. Read Fr. Seraphim Rose on Nihilism.

[@cam553]

@@ephraimtheendtimessojourner Tell me how god works then. I’m not reading monotheistic horse manure.

[@cam553]

@@ephraimtheendtimessojourner how does anything I say presuppose or necessitate god? Everything I say ‘replaces’ god and religion and explains why they are unnecessary. The point is to live ones life as though there is no god since there clearly is no personal one. To help others if you choose because you feel it is the correct thing to do. To live ‘authentically’ is my message. Read up on determinism and behavioural biology. Prof. Robert Sapolsky and Jerry Coyne. Einstein never believed in a personal god. This is not new or woke stuff. I’m too old for that nonsense.

[@razor4921]

If there is no God as you say and it doesn't really matter what we choose in life, why should I have compassion for a fellow human? All I should be afraid of is the law, to not be caught and be sentenced to jail. But if I can avoid that, then why not kill, steal, rape and basically follow anything I desire? What difference will it make to be a good person instead of a bad one if all of this doesn't matter because.... big bang BS? God teaches us what love is and what it takes to live in righteousness. Without God, this wouldn't be a thing. Because as humans, we are consumed by our ego. It's all about us. But when God comes into the equation, it ALL makes sense. Stop following modern philosophy nonsense and seek elsewhere for answers. Good luck.

[@cam553]

@@razor4921 You speak from a book written by men yet somehow in the name of god. There is no book written by god. There is mankind and there is the choice to live harmoniously for the betterment of all. Why is god required? God does not stop crime. We don’t need god for ethics and never did. I can’t see your point at all. What good is punishing the dead? Is your god not omniscient and omnipotent? Then tell me, what is even sin?

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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

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Thank you Father

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Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.

[@antonkirani2758]

Lord Jesus Christ , Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner. Thank you for your words Father.