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**www.forumsovetov.ru** · 03-25-2009, 02:47 AM

To quote the ancient Greeks, I think that 'everything in moderation'...

Balance is the hardest thing to accomplish in one's spiritual life in today's world, but we must constantly struggle for it, so as not to be slaves to pleasures and to 'the world'...but I do not think it is a sin, (not that I am anyone--perhaps I should say: 'I hope' that it is not) to partake of them to a certain degree.

Even the strictest Orthodox monasteries have heat, showers, and indoor plumbing and other modern conveniences.

In Christ,
Alice

**mybooboo** · 03-25-2009, 03:00 AM

After reading back though the variety of comments in this thread about "modernity" I think I have decided that this is absolutely the weirdest thread I have ever read on monachos. :0)

But, I'm game. I like the electric can opener because it opens cans that they didn't use to have in pre-modern times.

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**Tusanoc** · 03-25-2009, 03:07 AM

After reading back though the variety of comments in this thread about "modernity" I think I have decided that this is absolutely the weirdest thread I have ever read on monachos. )

I agree - and so I have moved this thread into the "Casual and Personal" area where it is more appropriate and less weird.

Fr David

**bestbyV** · 03-25-2009, 03:15 AM

Is it sinful to be weird Fr David?

Because I have a great deal of additional repenting to do if that's so. I recall the very moment of my weirdness-revelation. I was 13 and I was putting on my pants. I realized I put on both legs at the same time (I always had).

The words running through my head? "He's like everyone else, he puts his pants on one leg at a time."

It's been downhill ever since.

**uncoosesoge** · 03-25-2009, 03:19 AM

As the preacher says - there is a time for every purpose under heaven, including weirdness.

Fr David Moser

**MauroDarudo** · 03-25-2009, 05:07 AM

Since we do not have St. Chrysostom, St. Basil, St. Gregory, St. Athanasius and so on I am thankful we have monachos.net (but not only for westerners thankfully).

**romalama** · 03-25-2009, 05:15 AM

iPods and MacBooks

**IoninnyHaro** · 03-25-2009, 06:06 AM

iPods and MacBooks I'm missing out on modernity - I don't know what these are.

**wantedLOX** · 03-25-2009, 07:11 AM

Fabio: I would say it is "Consent of the Governed" - hands down.

Andreas: When did Modernity start? When Adam & Eve were banished from Paradise.

**ringtonesmannq** · 03-25-2009, 09:48 PM

I'm missing out on modernity - I don't know what these are.

iPod: http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/

MacBook: http://www.apple.com/macbook/

03-25-2009, 02:47 AM	#41
www.forumsovetov.ru Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	To quote the ancient Greeks, I think that 'everything in moderation'... Balance is the hardest thing to accomplish in one's spiritual life in today's world, but we must constantly struggle for it, so as not to be slaves to pleasures and to 'the world'...but I do not think it is a sin, (not that I am anyone--perhaps I should say: 'I hope' that it is not) to partake of them to a certain degree. Even the strictest Orthodox monasteries have heat, showers, and indoor plumbing and other modern conveniences. In Christ, Alice Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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mybooboo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	After reading back though the variety of comments in this thread about "modernity" I think I have decided that this is absolutely the weirdest thread I have ever read on monachos. :0) But, I'm game. I like the electric can opener because it opens cans that they didn't use to have in pre-modern times. Bonus Pack: Stupid Quiz Stupid Quiz - Are You Stupid? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Tusanoc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 483 Senior Member	After reading back though the variety of comments in this thread about "modernity" I think I have decided that this is absolutely the weirdest thread I have ever read on monachos. ) I agree - and so I have moved this thread into the "Casual and Personal" area where it is more appropriate and less weird. Fr David Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-25-2009, 03:15 AM	#44
bestbyV Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	Is it sinful to be weird Fr David? Because I have a great deal of additional repenting to do if that's so. I recall the very moment of my weirdness-revelation. I was 13 and I was putting on my pants. I realized I put on both legs at the same time (I always had). The words running through my head? "He's like everyone else, he puts his pants on one leg at a time." It's been downhill ever since. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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uncoosesoge Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	As the preacher says - there is a time for every purpose under heaven, including weirdness. Fr David Moser Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-25-2009, 05:07 AM	#46
MauroDarudo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 290 Senior Member	Since we do not have St. Chrysostom, St. Basil, St. Gregory, St. Athanasius and so on I am thankful we have monachos.net (but not only for westerners thankfully). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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romalama Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 400 Senior Member	iPods and MacBooks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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IoninnyHaro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 377 Senior Member	iPods and MacBooks I'm missing out on modernity - I don't know what these are. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-25-2009, 07:11 AM	#49
wantedLOX Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	Fabio: I would say it is "Consent of the Governed" - hands down. Andreas: When did Modernity start? When Adam & Eve were banished from Paradise. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-25-2009, 09:48 PM	#50
ringtonesmannq Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	I'm missing out on modernity - I don't know what these are. iPod: http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/ MacBook: http://www.apple.com/macbook/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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