Comments on: A Slow Positive Change or Hypocrisy? https://orthodoxandgay.com/a-slow-positive-change-or-hypocrisy Orthodox and gay Tue, 23 Jan 2024 07:02:54 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Gregory Kenneth https://orthodoxandgay.com/a-slow-positive-change-or-hypocrisy#comment-83244 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 07:02:54 +0000 https://orthodoxandgay.com/?p=3948#comment-83244 All have sinned and fell short of the glory of God. Something I think all of us should remember. What seems to be the issue with we Orthodox is we think of the person as being a sin and not actions or behaviour. As a gay male, I too sometimes have problems of separating a person from a sin. I am not saying that any intimacies are sinful. I think it’s not my “job” to decide what is sinful and what isn’t or if a person has committed a sin. I am also Orthodox, currently active in a non-canonical jurisdiction in the Philippines. That others are in conversation with leaders of the Church to examine the issue is a very hopeful situation. May all receive great blessing from the Holy and undivided Trinity.

]]> By: andre https://orthodoxandgay.com/a-slow-positive-change-or-hypocrisy#comment-83225 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:12:31 +0000 https://orthodoxandgay.com/?p=3948#comment-83225 In reply to Fr Jerry Hall.

Thank you, Father for your comment and your support. Hopefully is the correct word. As people of the Gospel, we must be a people of hope. I ask for your blessing.
Andriy

]]> By: Fr Jerry Hall https://orthodoxandgay.com/a-slow-positive-change-or-hypocrisy#comment-83206 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:48:40 +0000 https://orthodoxandgay.com/?p=3948#comment-83206 I am encouraged by Fr John Chryssavgis’ presence at the seminary. He’s a brilliant scholar and a compassionate man. The commitment to spend more time teaching about engagements with those with different perspectives is positive and Fr John is the right person. I am also encouraged by Archbishop Elpidophoros and his willingness to encourage both this endeavor and to embrace the support of Mr Huffington. Hopefully this will all lead to forming future leaders with a broader and more open perspective for the future of the Church.

]]> By: Paula https://orthodoxandgay.com/a-slow-positive-change-or-hypocrisy#comment-83184 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:43:46 +0000 https://orthodoxandgay.com/?p=3948#comment-83184 It could be that they still think that homosexuality is wrong but the person is always welcome to come and address “ their sins” So taking their money is not an issue. I don’t agree with the stance they take that homosexuality is against God. It’s quite cruel but some not all “ know not what they do”. How to forgive them for their sins? Let us pray ceaselessly for all of us who are hurt by this horror and for the sinners who commit it- please Holy Spirit may I be an instrument of your peace and keep standing up for what I know is right, to the best of my ability, with your firm, loving and gentle wisdom guiding my words, actions and thoughts- Thank you Holy Spirit, Jesus and Father God- May the Grace and willingness of our Blessed Mother Mary fill our lives each day – Amen

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