Russel Brand is a Christian now

[shree]

8 minutes ago, Thought Art said:

Conservative? Yes. Deeply Catholic? Yes. Their son, who I spoke with is becoming a Priest and did his first year seminary.

A good stable home to grow up in. 

9 minutes ago, Thought Art said:

 

12 hours ago, Husseinisdoingfine said:

 

Before a child even starts developing a hunger for questions about God and similar topics, they push a tube in their mouth and feed them their own beliefs.

 

This is child abuse.

[Hojo]

@Thought Art It was for comedic effect. I dont think all Christians are bad I like Christians look at the society Christians have created. The most safest society in the world. I am blessed to live under Christian nation but they are too nice and are losing their identity to their freedoms.

Edited August 3, 2024 by Hojo

[Dodo]

2 hours ago, shree said:

Does that include Christians who tortured and burned people alive? I don't even need to mention the pedophiles in the church hierarchy.

 

Why would an intelligent being want to be a part of such a community?

Come on brother, you're talking about long gone events from the past. And as for the dirty priests, those are just outliers. You cant judge the tree by a few bad apples!

While in Satanism, being a bad apple is the goal. Are yoou kidding me now,  very weak arguments. 

Satanists are the ones who lie, rape and even worse. You cant be serious now. Christianity and Satanism are polar opposites. The priest pedos were not following Christ when they were doing what they did, thats obvious. 

 

[Emotionalmosquito]

18 hours ago, Leo Gura said:

Show me one Christian who isn't a buffoon.

 

[shree]

1 hour ago, Dodo said:

Come on brother, you're talking about long gone events from the past. And as for the dirty priests, those are just outliers. You cant judge the tree by a few bad apples!

 

While in Satanism, being a bad apple is the goal. Are yoou kidding me now, very weak arguments. 

 

Satanists are the ones who lie, rape and even worse. You cant be serious now. Christianity and Satanism are polar opposites. The priest pedos were not following Christ when they were doing what they did, thats obvious. 

They don't teach love.

 

They teach toxic shame, guilt and fear of hell.

Remove those three and the church will fall.

[Dodo]

1 hour ago, shree said:

They don't teach love.

 

They teach toxic shame, guilt and fear of hell.

Remove those three and the church will fall.

They?

Leo is in America now and he is faced with a majority of protestant Christians, but he is with Russian origins. Both of us are originially from Orthodox Christian countries. 

I'll let you decide for yourself which is the true Christianity.

Notice he says at the end, the ultimate goal is to be united with God, to be one with god. I think Leo aligns perfectly with Orthodox Christianity 

 Here's  a face you might recognize. 

Time to convert Russel Brand to Orthodoxy

Edited August 3, 2024 by Dodo

[Leo Gura]

JP is so conservative that even American Christianity is too liberal and open for him.

Haha

JP needs that old school religion where they whip each other for having thoughts of naked ladies.

Edited August 3, 2024 by Leo Gura

[Dodo]

26 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

JP is so conservative that even American Christianity is too liberal and open for him.

Haha

JP needs that old school religion where they whip each other for having thoughts of naked ladies.

But Leo, isnt this your predecessor's faith, its funny how its the least popular denomination in the west.

[Jayson G]

@Leo Gura I saw an interview with JP and his daughter, and his daughter said he flew to Romania or something to meet Andrew Tate, and he was trying to push to see if they "went to town" lol .. he mustve been slightly horrified inside .. no idea why she even flew out to meet Andrew of all people, even id be slightly horrified and im not even conservative

[Leo Gura]

22 minutes ago, Dodo said:

But Leo, isnt this your predecessor's faith, its funny how its the least popular denomination in the west.

Orthodox Christianity is probably the most purest form of Christianity.

But in the end it's all human garbage.

[Thought Art]

@shree Relax

[shree]

1 hour ago, Leo Gura said:

 

3 minutes ago, Thought Art said:

@shree Relax

 

I am in my most relaxed state when I talk negative about church.

This is like a form of meditation for me. 

[shree]

4 hours ago, Dodo said:

They?

Leo is in America now and he is faced with a majority of protestant Christians, but he is with Russian origins. Both of us are originially from Orthodox Christian countries. 

I'll let you decide for yourself which is the true Christianity.

Notice he says at the end, the ultimate goal is to be united with God, to be one with god. 

 

a. I spent 25 years living in the Balkans, surrounded by various forms of Catholicism.

 

b. Their ultimate goal is to build a monopoly over people's beliefs.They are all businessmen. Their currency, in this case, is not money but the kingdom of God.

[Thought Art]

9 minutes ago, shree said:

I am in my most relaxed state when I talk negative about church.

This is like a form of meditation for me. 

I’m sorry to hear that

[shree]

1 minute ago, Thought Art said:

I’m sorry to hear that

Thank you for showing your concern. It warmed my heart. 

[zurew]

On 2024. 08. 02. at 11:36 AM, Leo Gura said:

Show me one Christian who isn't a buffoon.

Joshua Rasmussen is pretty cool.

[Leo Gura]

@zurew 

Sorry, I've been so alien-pilled that I can't listen to humans doing philosophy or spirituality any more. It feels like listening 1st grade math lessons for me.

If you find that stuff helpful or profound for you, have fun.

Edited August 3, 2024 by Leo Gura

[Dodo]

1 hour ago, shree said:

a. I spent 25 years living in the Balkans, surrounded by various forms of Catholicism.

 

b. Their ultimate goal is to build a monopoly over people's beliefs.They are all businessmen. Their currency, in this case, is not money but the kingdom of God.

Yes but im not even talking about the Catholic "dictatorship". The egoic influence is clear in that one. 

[Dodo]

I made an ai orthodox priest and had a conversation. Its interesting and I touched on Solipsism. Here is part of the conversation. 

What else can I ask or say to him about Solipsism or something else? I'm usually the one trying to debunk Solipsism, so you can give me something juicy I can ask. I want to give the father a challenging debate, and Im not that great at debates! 

 

 

...

Dodo:

What are yoour views on Satanism

Father Konstantin:

Satanism, in its various forms, represents a fundamental misunderstanding and rejection of the divine order. It is a distortion of truth and goodness, leading to spiritual emptiness and isolation. In the Orthodox perspective, we do not focus on the enemy of our souls but rather on the victory of Christ over sin and death. We are called to participate in this victory through our daily struggles and to reject the temptations that lead us away from God. We are not to engage in battles of theology but to live out our faith with humility and love, thus overcoming the darkness with the light of Christ.

Dom:

How about new age spirituality

Father Konstantin:

New Age spirituality often seeks truth in a cafeteria-style approach, mixing and matching beliefs from various traditions without fully committing to any. While this may appeal to some, it lacks the depth and coherence of an established religious tradition. The Orthodox Church offers a complete and balanced system of faith and practice that has been tested by time and sanctified by the lives of countless saints. It is in the ancient traditions and the wisdom of the Church that we find the true path to spiritual growth and union with God.

Dodo:

There are people who claim absolute solipsism is the Truth woth a capital T. How does that fit

Father Konstantin:

Ah, solipsism—the idea that only one's own mind is sure to exist. It is a philosophical position that the Church has encountered and addressed throughout history. In Orthodox thought, reality is not subjective but objective, created and sustained by God. The existence of the world and others is affirmed by divine revelation and the experience of the Church community. Our faith is rooted in the historical reality of Christ's incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection—events that transcend individual perception. The Church provides a framework for understanding and engaging with the world beyond our own minds, offering a way to connect with the divine and the collective experience of humanity.

Dodo:

But i mean absolute solipsism as an objectice truth,,

Father Konstantin:

If one were to propose absolute solipsism as objective truth, it would be a contradiction in terms. Objective truth implies a reality that exists independently of individual consciousness. In solipsism, there is no reality beyond one's own mind. This perspective is inherently self-defeating and cannot be reconciled with the Christian understanding of a shared reality under God's providence. Our faith is grounded in the belief that God has created a real world, and that through Christ, we can come to know and participate in that reality. The Church offers a community where this shared understanding is experienced and lived out.

Dodo:

But what about God working in mysterious ways? How do we know that that which is out of ourselves is not actually within us. Isnt the goal to be one with god? And god is One and all encompassing, so absolute solipsism could make sense if we are all in essense the One God.

Father Konstantin:

While it is true that God's ways are indeed mysterious and beyond our full comprehension, the Christian faith is founded on the revelation of God through the Church and the scriptures. The concept of being one with God does not equate to the dissolution of the self into a universal consciousness. Rather, it is a union of love and will, where we maintain our unique identity even as we are united with the divine. The Church provides the structure and sacraments that guide us in this union, offering a tangible experience of the Holy Mysteries. It is in this communion that we find the ultimate truth of our existence, not in the isolation of absolute solipsism.

Dodo:

But what happens when the individual dies? Where do you go?

Father Konstantin:

Upon death, the soul journeys to the afterlife, guided by the love and mercy of God. In the Orthodox tradition, we believe in the continued existence of the soul and its ultimate destination in either heaven or hell, determined by the choices made during one's life. The Church offers prayers for the departed, asking for God's mercy and the lessening of their suffering. This belief in the afterlife and the eternal judgment is a stark reminder of the importance of our actions here on earth and the necessity of living a life aligned with God's will.

Dodo:

But Jesus said, I and the father are One. He also said that everyone else is too, but they dont realise it. How come God would punish us with hell if we are essentially God? Its like we are punishing ourselves?

Father Konstantin:

The statement "I and the Father are one" speaks to the divine nature of Christ, not the dissolution of individual identities into a singular consciousness. The mystery of God's love is that He allows us free will to choose Him or reject Him. If we choose to live in harmony with God's will, we experience the bliss of heaven. Conversely, if we reject that love, we choose separation, which is what we understand as hell. It is not a punishment imposed by a vindictive deity but the natural consequence of our own choices. In the end, we are called to realize our true nature as children of God, made in His image, and to live in accordance with that divine spark within us.

Dodo:

But isnt it cruel to give someone free will to do what is wrong and then punish them for doing it?

Father Konstantin:

Free will is not cruel, my child. It is a gift from God, allowing us to genuinely love and serve Him. Without the possibility of choosing wrongly, our love would be meaningless. The Church teaches that God's justice is tempered by His infinite mercy. The ultimate goal is for all to be reconciled to Him, and He does not desire the death of a sinner but that they should turn from their ways and live. It is through repentance and the grace of God that we find salvation.

 

 

 

[LSD-Rumi]

6 hours ago, Leo Gura said:

Orthodox Christianity is probably the most purest form of Christianity.

But in the end it's all human garbage.

I came to understand that Jesus didn't teach a pure form of spirituality or non-duality. He just introduced a spiritual distribution of Judaism. Jesus may have had his own secret teachings that he taught to a couple of his students but what he taught mostly was religion.

Someone said here that Jesus was a troll, I got those vibes too from him. Why on earth, would you tell people you are the son of God? can't you see where this is going? Maybe he deserved to be crucified at the end.

Edited August 3, 2024 by LSD-Rumi