Not the real Theophan but a recluse Orthodox Christian neophyte ☦️ MA Theology, MDiv Ecumenically exclusivist The greatest struggle is the struggle against self

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Principles for Orthodox apologetics. 1 - Before anything, revere God in your heart. This involves prayer, attending services, and seeking God with all your heart. This is only found on your knees in prayer. 2 - Be prepared. For Protestants this "preparation" centers around knowing the Bible very well. If you are going to debate a Sola Scriptura person you need to be prepared to answer them on their terms - from Scripture, not tradition. And Scripture supports Orthodoxy because it came out of the Church. But the Bible also tells us that we are not to prepare a defense in advance. Luk 21:14-15 But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict. This means we are to be guided by the Spirit. 3 - When apologetics is done right, it's done with ""gentleness and respect". Pride and arrogance are the downfall for all of us. Talking over the other person is one evidence you are not acting with respect. The other person is allowed to be rude. The Orthodox Christian is not. They are allowed to be arrogant. The Orthodox Christian is not.
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A nine-year-old Armenian Christian boy was reportedly attacked by a Jewish extremist in Jerusalem for riding his bike with headphones on during Yom Kippur earlier this week. The network said it was the second time that the boy was attacked. The first time he was with his father, who protected him, but this time he was alone. Despite being recorded on security cameras, police initially closed the case without making any arrests, according to the outlet, which said the investigation would be reopened and the security footage collected as evidence. The boy’s mother told Channel 13 that her son had a hard time sleeping since the attack and has become fearful of outwardly Jewish-looking individuals.
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Under Zelensky, Ukraine has descended into darkness. His former press secretary faces treason charges for daring to criticize him. She joins us with a message for the tyrant. 0:00 The Censorship War in Ukraine 5:38 The Significant Decline of Ukraine's Population 12:12 How Many Ukrainians Have Been Killed in the War? 14:09 The Move to Draft Ukrainian Women into the War 17:01 Would Zelensky Win if Ukraine Had an Election? 18:54 Why Won’t Trump Force a Ukrainian Election? 22:04 Why Do So Many European Leaders Want to Join the Ukraine War? 26:47 Zelensky’s Alleged Past as a Draft Dodger 32:09 The Disappearance of Ukraine 34:02 Is Zelensky Getting Rich From This War? 37:18 Does Zelensky Care About Ukraine? 40:19 How Does Zelensky Think This War Will End? 42:34 Why Is Zelensky Accelerating Attacks in Russia Knowing He’s Losing?
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Theophan the Recluse Fan retweeted
At the Okra Strut! Day 284 since @RepJoeWilson was invited to visit the ROCOR parish in his district. #SavetheUOC
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Pro tip.
I’m BAAAACK! I was riding out a 30 day suspension, and this time send the appeal in Hindi. 😏
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Theophan the Recluse Fan retweeted
Israel kicked out of UN for their behavior.
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I was on a podcast about a week ago to talk about Eastern Orthodoxy. After re-watching the video and hearing some EO criticisms, I’ve decided it would be worth listing some clarifications and key points here. I’ll start with a few things I wish I said more clearly. 🧵
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Replying to @LouisaClary
What a couple of clowns. Reporting on creeps in the files, but they’re mad I got them released. Falsely saying we released them to hurt Trump, but saying the files exonerate him. They can’t express one coherent thought in 60 seconds without contradicting it in the next sentence.
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Theophan the Recluse Fan retweeted
This was a direct insult to Trump.
Russia bombs McDonald's warehouse in Ukraine's Kyiv region
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Rabbi Shmuley Goes After a Man in Italy for Saying “Free Palestine” 😳
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Not a very good level troll if he blocks immediately.
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Blocking a schismatic today.
Father Chad has made it clear as day what his jurisdiction history is and Cleavers all over are coping and seething
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If goyslop was a video...
FORBIDDEN STUDIOS PRESENTS: TRUST THE SAUCE A true patriot never asks what’s in the bowl. He eats. He believes. He asks for seconds.
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Yes. The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem issued this exact statement on 17 January 2026. It describes Christian Zionism as a “damaging ideology” that misleads the public, sows confusion, and harms the unity of their flock. The text matches the official version published by the Jerusalem Patriarchate.
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Just dropped. Watching.
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Theophan the Recluse Fan retweeted
Your Member of Congress didn’t go to work this week. @SpeakerJohnson said we’d work every day of the Congressional calendar, then he canceled session until after the election to avoid voting on the Epstein files and Articles of Impeachment against @SecWar
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