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**JesikaFlpk** · 09-01-2009, 01:35 AM

I never been to an Orthodox Christian Church, So i do not know how casual or accommodating the Church is.

Do any of you have any suggestions for me?
thanks for your thoughts.

Dear Mr. Alexander,

As a physician, I can assure you that the H1N1 flu scare is much more media sensationalism than it is dangerous. In fact, I firmly believe more people will be harmed due to the frenzy the media is making of this viral infection than from the virus itself (at least, from the perspective I have working from within an emergency department). As an aside, I contracted it a few months ago and am here to tell you not to lose sleep over it.

As for visiting an Orthodox Church, 'come and see'. If you choose not to kiss the icons, than do not kiss them. If you choose to avoid close human contact, I do not believe this will be so difficult to do. Come simply as an observer. The Church is very accommodating and already has it's large share of hypochondriacs!

Lastly, I would echo Father David's words. Trust in God. Rest assured that the Orthodox Temple is sanctified space.

In Christ,
Antonios

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JesikaFlpk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 468 Senior Member	I never been to an Orthodox Christian Church, So i do not know how casual or accommodating the Church is. Do any of you have any suggestions for me? thanks for your thoughts. Dear Mr. Alexander, As a physician, I can assure you that the H1N1 flu scare is much more media sensationalism than it is dangerous. In fact, I firmly believe more people will be harmed due to the frenzy the media is making of this viral infection than from the virus itself (at least, from the perspective I have working from within an emergency department). As an aside, I contracted it a few months ago and am here to tell you not to lose sleep over it. As for visiting an Orthodox Church, 'come and see'. If you choose not to kiss the icons, than do not kiss them. If you choose to avoid close human contact, I do not believe this will be so difficult to do. Come simply as an observer. The Church is very accommodating and already has it's large share of hypochondriacs! Lastly, I would echo Father David's words. Trust in God. Rest assured that the Orthodox Temple is sanctified space. In Christ, Antonios
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