tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38889537.post381682741545107670..comments2024-03-07T00:43:49.073-08:00Comments on a..sinner: Venerable Nikita of the Kiev Caves, Far Caves the Bishop of NovgorodSophocleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07923381271179811989noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38889537.post-10404018434648372222010-02-03T01:14:32.016-08:002010-02-03T01:14:32.016-08:00Hi BD,
When I visited your site, I refrained from...Hi BD,<br /><br />When I visited your site, I refrained from getting involved in the conversation. Not that I didn't want to, but because right now I am real busy and actually on my way to a monastery. I have also been involved in other online discussions which has sapped my time. <br /><br />To begin a real conversation along the lines you're searching for, will require alot of exchange. I'm willing to do that but I cannot at this moment.<br /><br />I will keep an eye on your blog and as I am able, I will comment. <br /><br />Now, having said that, I do believe in angels. I would also like to ask you to please persevere in asking me questions and to read the articles you feel I ought to. <br /><br />You state on your blog, to paraphrase a bit, that you do not believe in God because you have not seen Him and as well hold suspect anything where "humans" have become involved. Am I correct here?<br /><br />I mention this only to let you know, and here only on my say so(because you don't know me from Adam), that when dealing with the Holy Orthodox Church, in one sense, I would tell you to completely throw out any pre-suppositions you are bringing to the table in your trying to understand Christianity as Orthodoxy is quite different than anything you have encountered thus far. <br /><br />I am assuming, of course, that you are unfamiliar with Orthodoxy and I am assuming that you are not completely settled in your present stance of belief but perhaps are even hoping to have a more tangible reason for your belief. You want to go beyond skepticism towards something more concrete.<br /><br />Please tell me a little more about yourself(age, background, anything pertinent to our conversation). If you do not wish to do so publicly, you may contact me via e-mail.<br /><br />Thank you again for stopping by!Sophocleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923381271179811989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38889537.post-58406467930517065302010-02-02T03:37:39.257-08:002010-02-02T03:37:39.257-08:00I've re-read your latest article and something...I've re-read your latest article and something dawned on me. You said that Satan appeared as an angel to St. Nikita, and that makes sense, because I think Lucifer is an angel (fallen). How are we supposed to tell which is which? Also, do you believe in angels? <br /><br />Also, thanks for your comment - it's nice to know people are reading. I've posted a new article, offering my thoughts on sin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38889537.post-57604893793339113332010-02-01T00:01:10.718-08:002010-02-01T00:01:10.718-08:00Thank you for visiting! And thank you for your ki...Thank you for visiting! And thank you for your kind words.<br /><br />I'll be happy to visit your site and see what you're up to.Sophocleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923381271179811989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38889537.post-64856994992024555492010-01-31T18:48:41.594-08:002010-01-31T18:48:41.594-08:00Hi. Nice thoughtful blog you have here. I'd ne...Hi. Nice thoughtful blog you have here. I'd never heard of Saint Nikita before. I'm a Christian/ conspiracy theorist with a new blog, and I'm looking for like-minded bloggers to share with. Have a happy Sunday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com