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by gordie91
Fri Jul 29, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
Topic: Where do we go from here?
Replies: 13
Views: 3350

Re: Where do we go from here?

Welcome to the board. I am somewhat new here as well. My advice would be to find some thing with the least amount of contradictions. Disclaimer: We are currently studying with an Orthodox church. We have been going through the class (very informal with the priest). I am surprised at how unknown the ...
by gordie91
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: New Paths -- Ask About
Topic: Ask About Eastern Orthodoxy...
Replies: 16
Views: 11296

Re: Ask About Eastern Orthodoxy...

At what point were you able to overcome the bible alone for all authority and be able to also accept Holy Tradition? Our background was firmly planted in sola scriptura and that is difficult for my wife to work out. She appreciates the history and the ancient nature of the liturgy but is conflicted,...
by gordie91
Tue Jun 14, 2016 12:00 pm
Forum: CoC doctrine, theology and crazy experiences.
Topic: Being Impacted currently, lost soul!
Replies: 8
Views: 1735

Being Impacted currently, lost soul!

I would say the past impact has been somewhat positive, but currently the impact has taken a sharp change. I come from an ultra conservative sect. I recently began going to an orthodox church, since I have been studying it for many years and decided I needed to get out. I grew up knowing alcohol is ...
by gordie91
Fri May 20, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
Topic: Leaving for Orthodoxy
Replies: 13
Views: 4116

Re: Leaving for Orthodoxy

Thanks for the welcome, I guess since I have posted, the journey is about to get serious. The former church members, have not contacted me since giving my "exit letter". I'm a little surprised, but when word gets out about my decision to become Orthodox, it might step up. Of course what ca...
by gordie91
Wed May 18, 2016 4:17 pm
Forum: Welcome -- please introduce yourself here.
Topic: Leaving for Orthodoxy
Replies: 13
Views: 4116

Leaving for Orthodoxy

This has been a long time coming. I grew up in a very/ultra conservative CoC. At a very young age I had begun to see contradictions and people could not adequately give an answer without creating more contradictions. I don't have any horror stories, not yet. I just sent my exit letter this past week...