The KJV calls every skin issue “leprosy” in the OT. A pimple is leprosy, a bruise is leprosy, etc. The Leviticus instructions give basic sanitary standards for healthcare. Wash your wounds, wash your hands, clean bloody clothes, etc.

To circle back... Women were made, by the laws of Moses, to stay away from society at large after giving birth so all that afterbirth stuff that comes out won’t be all over the streets and people’s shop floors and stuff. The reason for the animal sacrifice isn’t something I’ve delved in to, so someone else will have to help you there.

Why aren't you Catholic?

Don’t like Mexicans.

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Kidding...

I’ve just never felt the reason to go to one honestly.

The only real difference I’ve seen from Rags and some of the other guys from my church is the pope and apostolic succession.

They’ve never taught Mary’s immaculate conception, but I’ve never had the idea to ask either.

All the pastors at my independent baptist church have had doctorates in theology from different colleges. So I haven’t had much reason to doubt their messages at church.

Okay.

Because Protestant, I know that isn’t the case at every church. So instead of being able to look at the Vatican and making sure the church is grounded in proper doctrine, you have to ask the pastor(s) themselves specific questions about their theological stances.

Well I’m off to try and get some sleep before church. Have faith that God will lead you to the answers you’re looking for.

@Iakovos Orthodox still believe she was sinless

Without personal sin, and without original sin, are two different things

It has more to do with how Orthodox explain what "original sin" means

Just arrested three people

Uh oh. What did they do?

drug charges most likely.

@Andrules @Niveron in general

https://youtu.be/UDgXOnD4HI0

After attending Orthodox Liturgy I think I've decided Orthodoxy over Catholicism, considering the two.

No.

No love for our britbongs 😦

@Iakovos Also how did you find the liturgy?

It's quite simple. Doctrine has been made manifest, and there is no more *to* manifest. We have been told how to behave, and how to conduct ourselves, the Tradition, the Scripture. All of it is in harmony.

The Orthodox Church remains unchanged, and I feel that God was actually there.

We sang so much, my back and feet starting to hurt from the standing. So much reverence for our Lord.

People dressed modestly, everyone was so humble, patient and understanding. The priest was immensely patient, rightly appointed by the Holy Spirit.

So when are you going to join now? Have you spoken with the priest?

Also @Deleted User I just learned about the trouble that the Church of Constantinople is having, having a schismatic Bishop.

And yes I spoke with the priest.

He wants me to read a book and find a sponsor.

Church of Constantinople sadly is still under turkish control

And also get a letter officially approving of my baptism.

If I can't get a letter he will baptize me.

I see, thats good news 😃

Or the new priest will because our current priest is moving to a larger parish

It's close to your house or you will have to do a journey each time?

I love the artwork, not too much focus on Mother Mary, and the focus that is given glorifies God.

30 minutes of driving.