A Short Story
posted by Fr. Michael Reagan @ 10:51 AM
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The Abandoned Mind
Put on your miner's caps, light 'em up and follow me. These timbers are old, the walls are crumbly, and the roof could cave in at any minute. Stay together and watch your step. We're about to enter...The Abandoned Mind!
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
About Me
- Name: Fr. Michael Reagan
- Location: California, United States
Yes, the title "The Abandoned Mind" is mostly a joke at my own expense. But, if I may say so, it also refers to the Mind of God--His will and purpose--which has also been abandoned by many contemporary folks, Christian and non-Christian alike, who prefer their own thoughts to the thoughts of their Creator.
3 Comments:
Ouch! :)
I have been considering suicide for quite some time and in fact came within minutes of it recently. Does the teaching of the Orthodox Church allow for the possibility of heaven for those that do ?
In fact it does not. The teaching of the Orthodox Church is that suicide is the ultimate selfish denial of God, and the rejection of the principle that our life belongs to Him and not to us. Every other sin that a person might commit is pardonable through repentance and restoration. Suicide removes all possibility of pardon, of change, of restoration to God. It serves no purpose but to delight the demons.
If you are considering suicide I urge you to reach outside of yourself for help from a trained professional. It might be difficult for you to appreciate now in your present state, but the right treatment can restore the joy of living and help you find gratitude for this precious gift God has given you.
Please seek help.
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