tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post4976752000444031749..comments2023-08-06T07:02:49.496-04:00Comments on Little Steps Home: B&W, W&O Chapter 8: Birth and BaptismAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-43794370590860292482009-11-11T23:41:10.814-05:002009-11-11T23:41:10.814-05:00Mine crossed the first time, I had to come back to...Mine crossed the first time, I had to come back to it later to read the whole thing LOLLKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170091976914539273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-66602055892807025052009-11-11T22:32:19.432-05:002009-11-11T22:32:19.432-05:00LK,
I just wanted to remind, since, while Catholi...LK,<br /><br />I just wanted to remind, since, while Catholicism and Orthodoxy are very similar in a lot of ways, the perspective is different. :) It's an excellent book, and the author's style is very readable. <br /><br />Also, very impressed you and Susanne bothered to read this whole thing. I was sure people were gonna look at it and their eyes were gonna cross!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-81640902900689575022009-11-11T22:30:01.817-05:002009-11-11T22:30:01.817-05:00Susanne,
Heh. Not the dreaded 'b' word! *...Susanne,<br /><br />Heh. Not the dreaded 'b' word! *averts eyes* :)<br />'"Slave of God" reminds me of Islam. I'm almost positive Abdullah means that. Abd = slave and of course, Allah = God.'<br /><br />Yeah, it reminded me of that too. But I think the difference is that there's a relationship needed in Orthodoxy (and Christianity), while I don't see a personal relationship in Islam at all.<br /><br />'Now why is the time of uncleanliness longer for female children than males? Any ideas?'<br /><br />Well, the only explanation I remember reading for this was that the extended period was because the girl would, eventually also be capable of bringing forth life. So, an acknowledgement of her future 'holier than thou'-ness. :) But I don't know.<br /><br />'I enjoyed all this. Some of it reminded me of Islamic Hajj rituals. (Spitting at the devil vs. throwing stones at him.)'<br /><br />Yup. I thought of that too, actually. :)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-14092942403590683812009-11-11T22:18:15.629-05:002009-11-11T22:18:15.629-05:00I know its Orthodox and yes I read the whole thing...I know its Orthodox and yes I read the whole thing. I enjoy this book and the Orthodox viewpoint.LKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170091976914539273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-45973121148911058712009-11-11T19:26:22.374-05:002009-11-11T19:26:22.374-05:00Wow, really really interesting! I read it all and ...Wow, really really interesting! I read it all and so much of it's new to me. (I'm sure you are not surprised since I'm one of those Buh, Buh, Buh...well, you know. ;))<br /><br />"Slave of God" reminds me of Islam. I'm almost positive Abdullah means that. Abd = slave and of course, Allah = God.<br /><br />Interesting stuff re: childbirth and blood. I've often thought it unfair that we were considered unclean simply because of something God makes us go through, but that explanation made me feel better about it. :) Now why is the time of uncleanliness longer for female children than males? Any ideas?<br /><br />I enjoyed all this. Some of it reminded me of Islamic Hajj rituals. (Spitting at the devil vs. throwing stones at him.) <br /><br />No godparents for me. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115294023069458287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-62203106347103667172009-11-11T16:17:29.201-05:002009-11-11T16:17:29.201-05:00LK,
Did you read the whole thing? I finished, and...LK,<br /><br />Did you read the whole thing? I finished, and I looked at it, and I thought, 'No ones gonna read this whole post, it's *huge*!' :)<br /><br />Now, remember that this is a book on Orthodoxy, not Catholicism. While I'd agree you were taught by people who took a very negative look at everything (kind of reminds me of the Muslims I hear so many other Muslims complain about who are always shouting 'haram'! at stuff they don't approve of...), this book is written from an entirely different mindset. As I've been told, it's not just that the answers to the questions are different from the West, but that the *questions* are different...<br /><br />I missed out on the whole godparent thing. I mean, I have one, but it was my Uncle in California, so it was basically like not having one...Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002997517784638068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5080372433953859587.post-6573000262830411252009-11-11T09:24:54.744-05:002009-11-11T09:24:54.744-05:00This was very interesting. I keep trying to remin...This was very interesting. I keep trying to remind myself to order this book :). I like how it explains viewpoints. I'm also starting to think I was taught by people with a very negative viewpoint LOL.<br /><br />Such a lovely explanation of baptism. You forget how beautiful the ceremony is when you don't see them often.<br /><br />I love having a Godparent. Its actually one of the things that would make me sad if I became muslim. My child won't have one. Its nice to have though, even if they don't do exactly what they are intended to do. You have a special Aunt and Uncle just for you.LKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170091976914539273noreply@blogger.com