Why Did God Create Human Beings In His Image?

Roosh

Roosh

Cardinal
Orthodox


A book that answers many Orthodox theological questions in a plain-worded manner is Orthodox Dogmatic Theology by Michael Pomazansky. While technically an introductory textbook (for students at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, New York), it explains dogmas in a way that laymen can understand. Below are a handful of edifying passages. Why God created the world …the Orthodox Confession and the Longer Catechism express <p class="more"><a class="more-link" href="">Read More</a></p>...

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messaggera

messaggera

Pelican
Woman
Other Christian
Hermetic Seal said:
This is my favorite “textbook of Orthodoxy” I’ve encountered. It’s an excellent read straight through, and as a topical reference. And very readable, despite the intimidating title.
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Strongly agree; one of the best and well written / translated text for understanding Orthodox theology. Appreciate the index too.
 
K

Kentucky Gent

Robin
Catholic
This article was so helpful to me. I don't know why I didn't think of it before, to search out what the saints say is the answer to that question.

Honestly I always wondered if God created everything because He was bored. But probably God doesn't "get bored". In fact, I now realize that God can't "get bored" because God doesn't change. Why didn't I think of this before, I wonder...

Thanks, Roosh!
 
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John D

Chicken
Orthodox
Roosh,
Great introspection and follow-up to previous related article. I was gifted St John's "Sunflower." Wonderful.
Just read this on pravoslavie ru:
PROBLEMS OF CHURCHING IN THE DIGITAL AGE Priest Svyatoslav Shevchenko https://orthochristian.com/151362.html.
Whether aware of it or not, you have a 'finger' on the pulse/heartbeat of the current 'dysphoria' of the prevailing culture of both Orthodox and non-Orthodox. Forgive my presumption, but you have the ability to address this topic as well. As a 61-year-old and 21-year-old Orthodox Christian, [from RC-Uniate disassociation] I am "out of touch" sort to speak and cannot. You can. You should. Why? In all the years of my 'lacking' attempts to be Orthodox, I still witness young [21-35 yr. of age] Orthodox skipping "Churching" or not fully realizing why it is important, and just why they should. Just my two cents.
Doxa to Theo, John D
ps. your 'best blogs' spot on...though, I would add Orthodox Christian Information Center @ http://orthodoxinfo.com/
 
Blade Runner

Blade Runner

Crow
Orthodox
John D said:
Roosh,
Great introspection and follow-up to previous related article. I was gifted St John's "Sunflower." Wonderful.
Just read this on pravoslavie ru:
PROBLEMS OF CHURCHING IN THE DIGITAL AGE Priest Svyatoslav Shevchenko https://orthochristian.com/151362.html.
Whether aware of it or not, you have a 'finger' on the pulse/heartbeat of the current 'dysphoria' of the prevailing culture of both Orthodox and non-Orthodox. Forgive my presumption, but you have the ability to address this topic as well. As a 61-year-old and 21-year-old Orthodox Christian, [from RC-Uniate disassociation] I am "out of touch" sort to speak and cannot. You can. You should. Why? In all the years of my 'lacking' attempts to be Orthodox, I still witness young [21-35 yr. of age] Orthodox skipping "Churching" or not fully realizing why it is important, and just why they should. Just my two cents.
Doxa to Theo, John D
ps. your 'best blogs' spot on...though, I would add Orthodox Christian Information Center @ http://orthodoxinfo.com/
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I agree with the main idea of Fr. Svyatoslav's piece, but as in what appears to be cycles, it doesn't seem humans stand much of a chance (as a group) against all of these adversarial and propaganda pieces that enslave the masses. A lot of times as a sponsor, you can hardly get into a proper relationship with the godchild due to the parents lack of churching, and they have the main responsibility. Let alone all the other problems of a non christian nation, spouse who isn't orthodox, hours away travel and "community" that isn't really there.

My biggest issue in understanding how unrealistic things get as time goes on is that we are made to be sensitive to survival, but few things remain that characterize that in our natural state. That is, in the modern world, if survival is an issue, people are thankful, men and men, and women are women. But that also produces big time alcohol use, and in some cultures or races, lots of violence. In the west, we are atomized and consoled only by convenience. We lack normal families, don't have children, and gynocentrism runs the society (of course controlled by the elite). I think these things are those that make it hardest to be a Christian in a classic sense, in the modern world. It's a weird thing to think of having to choose between being a monk, or leaving the country to have any shot a decent woman or family, as options to properly be "Christian". Alas, these are my thoughts.
 
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