Do you go to church?Page 2

pankration · 11-12-2006, 08:53 PM

Sadly there are corrupt priests, ministers etc. in all faiths. We may be critical but things could be worse; we could be Catholic. I know that my wife and extended family are completely disillusioned (I wouldn't let my children be altar boys because I didn't trust the priest). It's sad.

However, I must share an amusing anecdote. Last year, on the front page of the weekend feature page of the newspaper there were these two stories (the headlines say it all)

1000 CATHOLIC PRIESTS INVESTIGATED FOR CHILD ABUSE IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA

GREEK ORTHODOX PRIEST CHIDES PRESS FOR EXPOSING HIS TRYST WITH PROSTITUTE

Different problems wouldn't you say?

Prokomenos · 11-13-2006, 04:59 AM

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Sadly there are corrupt priests, ministers etc. in all faiths. We may be critical but things could be worse; we could be Catholic. I know that my wife and extended family are completely disillusioned (I wouldn't let my children be altar boys because I didn't trust the priest). It's sad.

However, I must share an amusing anecdote. Last year, on the front page of the weekend feature page of the newspaper there were these two stories (the headlines say it all)

1000 CATHOLIC PRIESTS INVESTIGATED FOR CHILD ABUSE IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA

GREEK ORTHODOX PRIEST CHIDES PRESS FOR EXPOSING HIS TRYST WITH PROSTITUTE

Different problems wouldn't you say?

Absolutely and I would definately prefer to know that the Greek Orthodox priest slept with a prostitute then being investigated for child abuse.

Ellinida2006 · 11-13-2006, 05:47 PM

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Absolutely and I would definately prefer to know that the Greek Orthodox priest slept with a prostitute then being investigated for child abuse.

Me too I agree Prokomenos. The Catholic priests have damage their reputation. I dont know how anyone would commit child abuse with a child. How can they say they are men of God when they commit such acts of inhumanity.

nestwr · 12-09-2006, 01:32 PM

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As`a greek of Diaspora i consider the church as a continuation and extention to my country. My family and I go to church as often as work permits, ( Almost every sunday for family.) The undersigned whenever do work permits.
Said that i would like to clarify a point. For me it is not only the religious part which brings me to church. It is also the longing for my country. Therefore i go to church as a greek first and as a christian second. Now if i beleive ?? yes i do. MY beleive is rather abstract than literal. That is how i understand God..
and perhaps howMy God understands me..................

Prokomenos · 12-09-2006, 01:43 PM

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As`a greek of Diaspora i consider the church as a continuation and extention to my country. My family and I go to church as often as work permits, ( Almost every sunday for family.) The undersigned whenever do work permits.
Said that i would like to clarify a point. For me it is not only the religious part which brings me to church. It is also the longing for my country. Therefore i go to church as a greek first and as a christian second. Now if i beleive ?? yes i do. MY beleive is rather abstract than literal. That is how i understand God..
and perhaps howMy God understands me..................

Good post nestwr and welcome aboard!

Ellinas · 12-09-2006, 01:53 PM

Welcome from me too, Nestwr.

pankration · 12-09-2006, 10:38 PM

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As`a greek of Diaspora i consider the church as a continuation and extention to my country. My family and I go to church as often as work permits, ( Almost every sunday for family.) The undersigned whenever do work permits.
Said that i would like to clarify a point. For me it is not only the religious part which brings me to church. It is also the longing for my country. Therefore i go to church as a greek first and as a christian second. Now if i beleive ?? yes i do. MY beleive is rather abstract than literal. That is how i understand God..
and perhaps howMy God understands me..................

I know that the church has been the center of the Greek community no matter what country it is in. You're right, it is about being Greek whether you accept the church or not.

Hephaestion · 12-09-2006, 11:22 PM

I most definately should be going more.

Psaltis · 12-24-2006, 12:47 PM

I going to church to today.

Prokomenos · 06-15-2007, 01:05 PM

Looks like most of us on here dont go to church. :GEEK:

11-12-2006, 08:53 PM	#11
pankration GR Elite Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 282 Total Points: 28,197.06 Donate	Re: Do you go to church? Sadly there are corrupt priests, ministers etc. in all faiths. We may be critical but things could be worse; we could be Catholic. I know that my wife and extended family are completely disillusioned (I wouldn't let my children be altar boys because I didn't trust the priest). It's sad. However, I must share an amusing anecdote. Last year, on the front page of the weekend feature page of the newspaper there were these two stories (the headlines say it all) 1000 CATHOLIC PRIESTS INVESTIGATED FOR CHILD ABUSE IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA GREEK ORTHODOX PRIEST CHIDES PRESS FOR EXPOSING HIS TRYST WITH PROSTITUTE Different problems wouldn't you say?

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nestwr GR Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 Total Points: 222.82 Donate	Re: Do you go to church? To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. As`a greek of Diaspora i consider the church as a continuation and extention to my country. My family and I go to church as often as work permits, ( Almost every sunday for family.) The undersigned whenever do work permits. Said that i would like to clarify a point. For me it is not only the religious part which brings me to church. It is also the longing for my country. Therefore i go to church as a greek first and as a christian second. Now if i beleive ?? yes i do. MY beleive is rather abstract than literal. That is how i understand God.. and perhaps howMy God understands me.................. Last edited by nestwr; 12-09-2006 at 01:35 PM.

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