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146 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 5:14 AM UTC
Posted by /u/FirefighterSingle817
I was a catechumen of Orthodox for about 3 years, I study Orthodox theology online. I readed Dostoyevsky in my junior high school,and in that time, I want to know about Orthodox and ready to be a Christian. But in my country, China mainland, there's no Orthodox church,the only c…
81 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC
Posted by /u/USCitizen420
230pm-130am is going to be pretty rough but hopefully I'll adapt. I could use your prayers. My name is Jacob.
60 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 11:55 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Prestigious_Tie_8635
I grew up in the LDS religion. It was my understanding that salvation was earned. If I did all I could, then God would accept me into the highest kingdom of heaven. It was all arbitrary rules (like not drinking coffee, not showing shoulders) so I went through the motions without…
42 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 4:23 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Truebluejello
I've been wondering about something, and I'm genuinely curious if there's research on it. There's been a lot of discussion about rising male loneliness, fewer young people dating, and declining relationship formation. But one factor I rarely see mentioned is the Dobbs decision.…
33 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Lochumility
I just can’t get my head around the idea of experiencing pain with no end. Not for an hour, a year, or a thousand years - but eternity. I’m not saying that to question God. I know hell wasn’t created for us, but the thought of eternal suffering is genuinely terrifying to compreh…
20 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Queen_Event_Horizon
I grew up in a Christian Orthodox country that’s mostly very secular and while everyone called themselves Christian, most people were not very observant, so if you mentioned Jesus or the Bible in casual conversation, people would look at you like you had 7 heads. I was never bap…
20 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 2:12 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Fun_Inspection9162
Someone on YouTube called me an "Aleluyo" today, which for context is what they call people in Spain (and other Spanish speaking places) who speaks about God "way too much" and it made me giddy and proud. I know pride isn't good though this guy made the comment in a derrogatory…
19 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Secure-Hamster-5107
Hi everyone. I [27m] am feeling guilt that is eating me alive. I need to know what I should do. My dad was a good dad growing up. Single dad after our mom left. I love him. But for a few years now the problems never stop and I’m burnt out. Last November he wrecked his car (not h…
18 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 4:29 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Imaginary_Win_9655
My social, spritual, financial life is all messed up. My mental health is deteriorating day by day. I have no career. I want to make everything right but things are going out of my hand. I can't live like this. I don't know how to fix my life now. I have no hope left in me and I…
16 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 3:53 AM UTC
Posted by /u/Oomyun_
Tonight, I watched a Youtube video where a woman who went to hell and came back, had something to tell us, the people who are unsaved and who are already saved. Which was this with the title: I Went to Hell as a Christian for ONE SIN! [Returned to Warn Everyone] (By the channel:…
15 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 7:20 PM UTC
Posted by /u/youpicktheplace20
I was wondering if anyone could help me understand this verse. I am not Christian, but my brother is. I called him in a moment where myself and another loved one was in great danger, and he recited this to me. Can anyone give an interpretation, and maybe provide some insight on…
15 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC
Posted by /u/alchemical_mayhem
My housemate told me I don't need psychiatric medication because I need to "humble myself before the Lord." I have diagnosed Bipolar I disorder. I've been hospitalised twice — once for severe depression and once for mania with psychotic features. For a long time I hated the diag…
14 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 3:26 PM UTC
Posted by /u/babybonesxo
So I would prefer women to help me but its okay if not. I am in my 30s and given my background (evangelical) I previsouly made marriage an idol. I was obessed with getting married, fast forward now in my 30s (single) I still feel called to marraige in many ways, but I end up get…
14 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC
Posted by /u/The_Unknown392
This is coming from someone who is not a Christian and someone wants to know Christian perspective on things. I am probably misunderstanding the point but I am just curious on this topic. I apologize if anyone found this offensive. If Jesus has died for our sin and took sin of a…
13 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 11:51 AM UTC
Posted by /u/ChemicalNo1172
Forgive me my brothers and sisters if I have ever caused offense or scandal. Goodbye and may God bless all of you.
11 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
Posted by /u/anxiouslyalex
We are now standing room only
11 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 2:38 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Necessary_Subject164
I’m looking for honest advice because I feel very confused and alone right now. Please be kind because this is a very sensitive situation for me. I’m a 27F and my fiancé is 31M. We have been together for 3 years and we are both Christians. I’m originally from another country, an…
11 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:23 PM UTC
Posted by /u/Super_Relation4497
I don’t know what to do. I’ve read stories in this subreddit for hours and hours and I thought they helped me but I haven’t changed. I’m worse than lukewarm. I’m either ecstatic about god or I act like a literal demon. I look in the mirror and all I see is a monster. I watch por…
10 upvotes
Aug 5, 2026, 1:44 PM UTC
Posted by /u/AdventurousCup5634
Hey there, As the title suggestes i´ve been losing faith in God. I want to believe, i love him and i believe that if he is true then my life would be happier. The thing is i´ve never really felt his presence, and everytime it feels like the answer to my doubts is "youre not fait…