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I find it strange, if you are Orthodox, that you would even ask this question. We shouldn't judge others as we are all sinners. As to your specifics. I swear sometimes too (more than I'd like). I work on Sundays fairly often, but Sunday is not the sabbath and we are not called to keep the OT law, so I don't believe anyone will be condemned for that. I similarly doubt that your attitude toward your neighbour's pool will bring damnation on you, particularly if you are sorry. Not going to the Liturgy is a bigger problem. Given that communion is the essence of Orthodox unity, not going to the Liturgy and partaking of the Eucharist is to wilfully excommunicate yourself from the Church. You should confess and take the Eucharist as often as you are able. The Liturgy is not meant for our entertainment but for worshipping God and becoming one with Christ. Having said this, your situation is not uncommon, particularly among nominal cradle Orthodox. Frankly, such people are missing the point. Orthodoxy is not simple belief but a way of life. If you do no at least try to live Orthodoxy, then you can be Orthodox in name only.C&N said:I work on sundays
I swear sometimes (i try to keep it down but it just happens sometimes)
I do not go to church cause its boring, i only go at easter and christmas
I covet my neighboors pool and i jumped in it a few times while they were on vacation.
Well, you did ask; anyway, the ball's still in your court.C&N said:Ouch... I got told
C&nC&N said:I work on sundays
I swear sometimes (i try to keep it down but it just happens sometimes)
I do not go to church cause its boring, i only go at easter and christmas
I covet my neighboors pool and i jumped in it a few times while they were on vacation.
:jiggy: can I covet your neighbors pool with you?C&N said:I work on sundays
I swear sometimes (i try to keep it down but it just happens sometimes)
I do not go to church cause its boring, i only go at easter and christmas
I covet my neighboors pool and i jumped in it a few times while they were on vacation.