General Christianity
Can you tell us a true story about the “Friendship of the Saints”?
This story is true and was written by one of our priests serving abroad, to nourish our minds and hearts with the beauty of faith. I got to know this lady closely at one of the churches where I served abroad. She is a young woman who is pleasant to deal with, beautiful in appearance, […]
What are the main features about the Coptic Calendar of Martyrs?
During the days of Diocletian, severe persecutions took place against Christianity in general and the Copts in particular. To be fair, all the persecutions carried out by the Roman Empire against Christianity, starting from Nero, pale in comparison to the ferocity and brutality of the series of persecutions initiated by Diocletian and completed by his […]
Can you explain the Mystery of the Holy Trinity, and the meaning of hypostasis?
Christians around the world believe in one God in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three persons share a single essence, a single self, yet are distinct in their personal attributes. The divine essence is one, but it possesses three essential or inherent characteristics, so that each person is God […]
Is Alcohol Permissible in Christianity?
The Allegations Some accuse Christianity of permitting alcohol and try to prove this with several claims, including: 1. Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee (John 2). 2. They say it is written in the Bible: “A little wine is good for the stomach.” 3. They say that the church […]
Is the Son of Man truly Divine?
When some want to argue that Christ was not divine but merely a human being, they often resort to verses that refer to him as the “Son of Man” or “Son of Humans.” These individuals are undoubtedly ignorant of the fact that this title explicitly acknowledges that Christ is divine, as it refers in the […]
Do we have Punishment in Christianity?
By Pope Shenouda III Those who oppose the justice of God are in fact denying a fundamental attribute of Him as a just judge, focusing only on His mercy and love. If they combat God’s justice in the name of mercy, they should understand that God’s attributes are inseparable; His justice is merciful, and His […]
What is the Church’s ruling on a person who leaves their faith and then returns?*
Is this considered blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? How does the Church accept their return? Rest assured; this is not considered blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Rest assured. During the severe Roman persecution in the first three centuries of Christianity and the beginning of the fourth century, many people abandoned Christianity. Some even offered incense […]
Why the bible resembles the Kingdom of Heaven with yeast?
“The kingdom of heaven is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened” (Matthew 13:33). We know that yeast is nothing but single-celled microorganisms that multiply by division, and they don’t even leave sugar without turning it into alcohol, much like evil transforms consciousness into […]
