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>>534035

I've been thinking of going Orthodox. I was raised a Baptist, but their theology is really shit. I want to convert to Orthodoxy. What do?

Begome Gadolic

Third pic is not Christianity.

>>534035

>>534038

Is it the Women clergy

>>534039

Yes.

>>534037

Find nearest church and become a Catechumen to become more savvy about Orthodoxy. Make sure that liturgy in the Church is in your language, so you can comprehend it.

>>534042

Will I have to be baptized again?

>>534043

I doubt that, if you were baptized in the name of trinity. But it depends on the decision of a bishop.

>>534044

Yeah, I was when I was 14. The pastor said, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost" as I got baptized.

>>534045

Then I dont think that rebaptism will be necessary. However, as I said, the final word is from the bishop and his decision.

Anyways, good luck on your journey. meanwhile read the bible and church fathers. Most importantly, read "Exposition of the Orthodox faith" by John of Damascus, its sort of "Summa Theologiae" for Orthodox

>>534047

Alright, I guess I'll find a local Orthodox Church and attend it this Sunday and try and ask the priest about conversion.

>>534048

Good luck. God be with you :)

>>534049

God bless brother in Christ.

>>534052

I do want the brand started by Jesus himself, and the Orthodox Church seems to be it.

>>534053

Based upon what?

>>534057

The Bible and early Church it seems. Look, I'm not the most knowledgeable on this but I just feel so drawn to Orthodoxy, and from what I have been reading so far everything seems to be leaning towards Orthodoxy. Even look at Orthodox worship, it looks so ancient.

the "im catholic and go to catholic church but wont give them money because the current pope is not a real pope." christianity.

bonus points for

>israels existence is a middle finger to God

>pastor anderson is right about many things but still a very flawed christian (as we all are)

>personal relationship with God

>its not worth it to sacrifice your community and their souls for a chance at converting some barbarians.

>>534061

What Presbyterian church do you belong to?

UNAM, SANCTAM, CATHOLICAM ET APOSTOLICAM ECCLESIAM

>>534039

>Women

>clergy

No such thing ever

>>534061

>when your founder biggest fear is deuterocanon for it destroys all of his theological innovations and he openly admits that so he have to ignore New Testament and History of the church

Glorious.

>>534063

Well im from Ireland so I go to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. However my church has relation with US presby churches and I have visited some.

If you are a yank I would recommend the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

http://www.pcaac.org/church-search/

If there aren't any nearby I know of other solid reformed churches.

>>534059

>The Bible and early Church it seems.

With respect, this is a really vague answer that doesn't mean anything.

>Even look at Orthodox worship, it looks so ancient.

>it looks so ancient

>it looks

I've found your problem. Worship isn't "ancient", it's eternal. If you just want gratifying aesthetics and smells-and-bells, by all means go for it.

However if you want actual substance and to praise and worship Our Lord, come West.

You do you, but ABSOLUTELY AVOID UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES:

- Female clergy

- Gay "marriage"

- Churches with bizarre doctrine on repentance (such as the "once saved always saved" type who say repentence isn't necessary for salvation, and the "Andersonite" type who say that certain people are intrinsically unable to repent)

- Any church that tells you Catholics aren't Christians

This kind of question usually ends up with everyone calling everyone satan, just do your research on your own OP.

But do ignore all sources from the US.

>>534073

Precisely! Can't wait for you to join, friend.

>>534095

Grow up stop being a muslim

Begome Cathodox :DD

>>534107

That timeline is so blatantly wrong.

begom cathlic

>>534111

True That

Church dates back to Adam himself