This is a difficult question, and one that can have a far-reaching effect. Essentially it is this: A person who repented, but those who have sinned because of him did not repent, does that person still bear the responsibility of their sin? This question shows us how far and how deeply, and to what extent, …
Before coming to the reply, let us make note of various errors in your question. It is not correct to say that nothing happens on earth except by God’s will, for various wrongs, evils, crimes and injustices take place all too frequently in the world, and how could all these be ‘according to the will …
In answering this question, I would like to put before you three points which are: 1. Christianity does not prohibit the substance as a substance, but rather prohibits the abuse of the substance. 2. Orthodox Christianity distinguishes between wine and intoxicating liquor or spirits, and bans the latter. 3. There are situations when Christianity does …
Simplicity is, not being complicated, and in Christianity it also means, not being naive. The Christian can be simple, i.e. straightforward and modest in character, and yet wise at the same time. Christian simplicity is a wise simplicity. Christian wisdom is an uncomplicated wisdom, by which I mean, uninvolved, not abstruse like some philosophies. This …
The Lord meant to stress the need to keep well away from anything that might cause one to stumble, as he said: ” for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.” (Matt. 5:30). This commandment, however, ought not to be …
