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163 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 11:59 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Xanspicuous
Before certain people decide to brigade my post and write their angry messages, I fully understand the distinction between theistic and atheistic Satanists, and I am completely aware that the latter are just a bunch of edgy atheists. However, I do have lots of things to say abou…
66 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 3:36 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Hennacs
Born in a devout and revered Muslim household, I accepted Christ in 2008 and was baptized in 2011. Since then, my journey has been anything but easy. It’s been filled with far more valleys and wilderness seasons than mountaintop moments Looking back, one of the biggest surprises…
46 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
Posted by /u/OfficeIntrepid9760
This is something I've been thinking about for a long time, but I've finally found the courage to put it into words and share it openly. I'm 24F and I have lived my entire life in chastity. For as long as I can remember, I've always been clear that I wanted to experience any kin…
27 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Impossible_Sector713
I'm in my mid 20s and I feel like a massive failure. I never went to college when I got out of high school, partially due to a lack of money, and partially due to a lack of ideas for what I wanted to study, and partially due to feeling like I wouldn't be able to graduate even if…
26 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 8:40 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Beneficial_Ear_4878
I recently read an opinion piece about the DEA's proposed emergency scheduling of concentrated 7-OH, a kratom-derived alkaloid. The author argues that the proposal raises broader questions about regulatory capture, lobbying and whether emergency scheduling is being used where a…
22 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 11:07 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Secret_Age_2684
I am a complete failure. I I can’t hold down a job in my field for the life of me. Both in grad school and in the corporate world the people I have worked with have thought I was completely inadequate with my work. I am still living at home with my parents with virtually no pros…
20 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Hot-Feature-6674
Ive been a Christian for about 6 years now. For the past few weeks I've been texting a Christian i known for few years, never really got too close with him but I thought Id try to text him and get to known him more / get him to know me more. Without getting into specifics, every…
19 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 4:04 PM UTC
Posted by /u/ExplanationEasy5500
I know I’m not the best person, but sometimes I feel as humans we just can’t endure suffering anymore. I tried to face my suffering with happiness and repentance, but if I hear one more scripture or verse about God and suffering I will lose it. I need a miracle at this point, bu…
15 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
Posted by /u/jlessberg
Hi everyone I'm currently living in the US and attending an OPC congregation. I may have an opportunity to move to New Zealand for work, and one of my biggest concerns is finding a church community where I can truly belong. I'm very confesionally Reformed, theologically conserva…
13 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 5:22 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Ok-Letterhead-3519
Question. I went to an orthodox church once and saw a guy confessing infront of everyone. I dont wanna do it. Edit. What i meant was like infront of others. And like not in private with the priest alone
12 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 2:13 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Livid_Shelter5365
I have two major questions 1) what was the most surprising change that happened during/after converting? Not necessary to be a theological take but maybe lifestyle or misc. 2) What were some of the hardest protestant beliefs to break down? I'm finding it easy for me to fall in l…
12 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 11:34 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Wonderful_Boss3644
I have a theory, and I'd like to know what you think about it. This line of reasoning emerged when I was wondering why God doesn't simply skip our time on earth and have us be born in Heaven instead; already perfect, free from sin, and still possessing free will. The angels seem…
11 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 3:13 AM UTC
Posted by /u/THERANDOMGAMER2
I’m a young teen and I’ve grown up in a Christian household. And I don’t know if I truly believe. And I’m so scared of going to hell. Like it’s taking over my life because I’m so scared of it and I don’t know what to do. How do I believe and how do I know I actually believe. I s…
11 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Putrid-Salamander-79
Hi! Catachumen from the ROC here. I've been a catachumen for a year now and I've just started my studies in law. I was wondering if we have a patron I can pray for intercession to as an aspiring lawyer. Im drawn to St. Athenasius of Alexandria for standing for truth even in the…
10 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Alternative-Lion-915
My moms pentecostal pastors are telling my mom that she needs to burn my icons, statues, candles, saint medals, I don’t really what to do, my mom says that she isn’t going to do it and that she can’t force her religion onto me but I feel like there’s gonna come a day where she’s…
10 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Infinite_Slice3305
From the Confessions of Saint Augustine, bishop (Lib. 10, 43, 68-70: CSEL 33:278-280) Christ died for all The true Mediator was he whom you revealed to humble men in your secret mercy, and whom you sent so they might learn that same humility by following his example. This was…
9 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 1:59 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Sea_Reflection7307
I've been seeing more people online promoting the doctrine of ** sinless perfection **, and after talking with a few of them, I'm left with more questions than answers. Some of the things they told me *aren't* sins were honestly disturbing. I've spoken with people who disagreed…
8 upvotes
Jul 25, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Prestigious_Sky3683
Is it just me or is it challenging to make adult friends. Life can be so busy sometimes and everyone is just trying to take care of their family and job and house, that we forget about community. I know church helps a lot but most people just attend on Sunday morning and aren’t…
8 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 7:06 PM UTC
Posted by /u/_marsattacks
For background I was born and raised Catholic, and the last 8 months ive been studying the Bible and church history/fathers. I immediately stumbled upon Orthodoxy. I wouldnt consider myself Catholic any more for many reasons, reasons that make more sense with Orthodoxy. One of m…
7 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 7:29 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Due_Dare5420
I'm not writing this to bash the church. I still love God, and I'm genuinely trying to process something I've been feeling lately. I grew up in a conservative church where our pastors would often preach things like, "Stand for God even if you're the only one," and "You may be by…
7 upvotes
Jul 24, 2026, 6:13 PM UTC
Posted by /u/dinosaur1776
Hi all, I've recently been appointed commissioner of our parish cemetery. As a recent convert, I'm still very new to the traditions & requirements for Orthodox burials. I was informed that the head of the reposed is to be positioned to the West, the feet to the East so as to ris…