Salvation

James, I could answer your question, but it would just be words since I don\'t know how they would be received by you. You have a lot of questions, which is normal and good, but I would encourage you to seek out an Orthodox priest and enter into a pastoral relationship with him where he could teach you about our faith. That is how most instruction has been and is done in the Church, since the priest has a responsibility for teaching and for caring for souls.

I would like to add to what Reader John said: Don\'t be put off my priests who may not care... its unfortunate that there are some out there. There are good priests on this forum and some out there in the world.

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Most people ask \\"what is it going to cost me ?\\", whenever inquiring about salvation. Salvation, as Christians understand it, is a gift of God Almighty to those who receive His Son, Jesus Christ who lived, died, rose again, and ascneded from earth to His Father\'s side; all for one reason, our salvation. So what\'s all this other stuff about? Because of who we are -humans- there are things in us which if left to ourselves would block, and or, hinder us from enjoying the gift of God, our salvation. If you have, or know of a good priest . he should be able to answer your questions more fully!

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FrGregory that is good advice and I am wondering if you are doing any of that yourself? Have you made any strides in joining Canonical Orthodoxy yet? I wish you all the best!