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"Now therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone."
(Ephesians 2:19-20)
Through this foundation of the apostles and prophets flow the Holy Scripture and all doctrine bringing forth a strong, Holy Spirit-filled, spiritual building which is the body of our Lord Jesus Christ with Him being the Corner Stone and a part of this united gift.
The Southern Diocese's "Questions & Answers" Web site has been designed to help you become that strong, Holy Spirit-filled, spiritual building. Therefore, any questions concerning spiritual struggles and spiritual issues such as repentance, prayer, fasting, and participation in the sacramental life of the church are for this website to provide help with.
"O Gracious Master, infuse in our hearts the spotless light of Thy Divine Wisdom and open the eyes of our mind that we may understand the teachings of Thy Gospels."
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here to submit it.5 Most Recently Added Questions 3 Most Popular Questions - Does the sacrament of Matrimony put restrictions on the sexual practices a couple may do to show their love to one another; particularly, the question of oral sex integrity or foreplay? From what I understand, the reason for any type of sexual activity is for either procreation or intimacy. Is there a wrong or right way of making love? Does the Holy Bible say anything about making love a certain way and how literally do we take it?
What age is appropriate for kids to be introduced to issues about sex, dating, kissing, opposite sex intimacy?
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- Why didn't Jesus or any of the disciples condemn slavery and say it is wrong or sinful to own and control another human being? Isn't slavery a sin? By the way, I read in many history books that Christianity encouraged slavery, and as a result, many white Americans were using bible verses to exercise control and oppression over Africans.
Bible Verses:
"Both thy bondmen, and thy bondmaids, which thou shalt have, shall be of the heathen that are round about you; of them shall ye buy bondmen and bondmaids. Moreover of the children of the strangers that do sojourn among you, of them shall ye buy, and of their families that are with you, which they begat in your land: and they shall be your possession. And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children after you, to inherit them for a possession; they shall be your bondmen for ever: but over your brethren the children of Israel, ye shall not rule one over another with rigour." (Leviticus 25:44-46)
In the following parable, Jesus clearly approves of beating servants/slaves even if they didn't know they were doing anything wrong. The servant will be severely punished, for though he knew his duty, he refused to do it. "But people who are not aware that they are doing wrong will be punished only lightly. Much is required from those to whom much is given, and much more is required from those to whom much more is given." (Luke 12:47-48 NLT)
“And if a man beats his male or female servant with a rod, so that he dies under his hand, he shall surely be punished. 21 Notwithstanding, if he remains alive a day or two, he shall not be punished; for he is his property." (Exodus 21:20) (Viewed 21726 times)
- I am having a problem with my friend. I found out some news recently about something important in my life. My friends knew what I aspired to attain but I did not tell them that I received favorable results, but rather lied and said that I did not know at all. I did not reveal the real news even to a very close friend, but also lied to her. The truth was finally revealed and I apologized to everyone about lying and not telling them sooner. However, I do not feel right because I feel like it is my news and that I can share whenever I am ready, but I feel like they do not understand that and they are still upset with me. I know I sinned by lying, but I did not know what to do in this situation. I was not ready to tell anyone at first and I wanted to keep it to myself. I feel very bad about it, but I wish my friend did not ask and pressure me so many times and being intrusive. Can you please advise me on what I can I do in a situation when someone asks me a personal question and I do not want to answer that question? I do not want to lie, but I might also not want to give out that information. What should I do? (Viewed 15943 times)
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