Recent content by Seraphim

Ah, ok, thank you for clarifying the nature and purpose of this forum for me. I was just looking for a place to learn a little about Islam to be able to better understand my neighbor. I am not seeking in Islam or desiring to learn more so that I can convert. Since I am so restricted in how I...

Can I post inspiring quotes that don't "call to" Christianity but are still in reference to God? For example, I have a quote by Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow that I love to use in my signature on other forums. He is an Orthodox Christian Metropolitan but the quote doesn't name Christ or...

Oh, I bet. I've always wanted an M1. I had a Springfield 1911 .45 and it was one of the most reliable and accurate pistols I've ever owned. It was mil-spec and I've never owned any match pistols, mind you but it was still a really sweet weapon.

lol I know what you mean. I have a big beard and when I tell people I'm Orthodox, they think I'm Jewish. I used to be really into guns. Then I got married and got into computers and can't afford 2 expensive hobbies. I wanted to get a WWII collection with the main battle rifle, SMG and...

One of the reasons I searched out TTI was because I wanted the input of Muslims on some things. There is a small convenience store here in my community that is owned and operated by an Arabic Muslim family. I stop in from time to time and enjoy the short chats I've had with the guy who...

I was searching for a forum where I could talk to Muslims so I could replace with facts all the misconceptions I've been taught.

Hi, I'm Seraphim. I'm an American convert to Orthodox Christianity under the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America. I grew up in a very hedonistic environment before converting to Protestant Christianity in the early 90s. I was a rabid Zionist during those years and it was only after...