tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post7347685055710304656..comments2024-01-02T11:33:31.310-05:00Comments on Life in the Shadows: An Orthodox Response to IslamUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-67618450016050592722007-05-18T19:50:00.000-04:002007-05-18T19:50:00.000-04:00Josh, I googled "George Bebawi lecture" and your ...Josh, I googled "George Bebawi lecture" and your blog came up. After reading the comments I just wanted to respond to Anonymous. I've listened to Dr George speak theologically for over 30 hours now and am certain he is not a heretic. He had concerns about some of the directions the Coptics were going in their theology and they reacted (badly/violently) and accused him of polytheism. A dangerous accusation with mortal consequences. I would encourage anonymous and anyone else who is concerned to talk to Dr George directly rather than posting such comments on the web. Take care! Glad you could make it Tuesday. :) SherryUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242527599546184181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-65020310958670180922007-05-16T13:05:00.000-04:002007-05-16T13:05:00.000-04:00Brian that was beautifully bequeathed.Brian that was beautifully bequeathed.Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435625234848618284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-75928794489356625342007-05-16T11:56:00.000-04:002007-05-16T11:56:00.000-04:00Dangit! Yeah, i had totally planned on going, and...Dangit! Yeah, i had totally planned on going, and then got out of work around 6:30 and still had a crap-load of stuff to do for Summer Camp, and there's Liturgy tonight, and then a meeting at RB, and then...<BR/><BR/>Yeah, so I've got a billion excuses for missing it, but I'm hopeful he'll come again. I would like to hear him speak and it sounds like all who went got something from it. So many social engagements; so little time. (Dell - Raising Arizona)Luke Beechamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03058922939022271805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-85697238866630156832007-05-16T11:36:00.000-04:002007-05-16T11:36:00.000-04:00His last name is Bebawi, so I couldn't resist (sor...His last name is Bebawi, so I couldn't resist (sorry for the spam Art...)<BR/><BR/>Beckoned British Bebawi Bashes Bin-Laden's Bretheren, Bequeathing Boldness; Blaine-street Brains BoggledBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979532075588820597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-34869801416836477762007-05-16T10:42:00.000-04:002007-05-16T10:42:00.000-04:00Life is so busy. Even if I had come to your blog ...Life is so busy. Even if I had come to your blog on Monday to see this, I wouldn't have been able to attend because of another meeting Tuesday night. It definitely sounded right up my alley.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390860551767424713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-51888343013325460082007-05-16T10:09:00.000-04:002007-05-16T10:09:00.000-04:00Thanks for posting something. I meant to ask you ...Thanks for posting something. I meant to ask you what you thought about it last night, but it was getting late. I'll try to write up my thoughts over lunch today and post something. I'm sure I'll swing by and comment on your blog too. I definitely hope he comes back for more though.Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435625234848618284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-62779772060040827702007-05-16T09:56:00.000-04:002007-05-16T09:56:00.000-04:00I was happy with the direction his talk went. It r...I was happy with the direction his talk went. It really paralleled the book I read called The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and The Crusades) by Robert Spencer. I did a <A HREF="http://www.brianmcculloh.com/blog/?p=21" REL="nofollow">short post</A> about his talk last night, but I'd like to see what you thought of it, Arthur. I'm glad so many people showed up for it, and I bet you he'll come back in the future.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979532075588820597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-89984152759138030962007-05-16T08:36:00.000-04:002007-05-16T08:36:00.000-04:00Agreed. It was a great lecture. Hopefully I'll h...Agreed. It was a great lecture. Hopefully I'll have time to do a post about it, but that's doubtful. I'm just glad I made it and hopefully he'll do a couple more.Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435625234848618284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-46037626229880326842007-05-16T00:26:00.000-04:002007-05-16T00:26:00.000-04:00The Joshua Bell thing did sound like a travesty… b...The Joshua Bell thing did sound like a travesty… but then again, $32.17 an hour ain’t bad. If he kept at it, he could probably get his violin paid off before he dies.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08753970137236599706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-62724110127969069812007-05-16T00:19:00.000-04:002007-05-16T00:19:00.000-04:00Man, that was a good talk! Probably one of the be...Man, that was a good talk! Probably one of the best lectures I’ve heard in a long time. There was a ton of stuff he covered tonight that I wasn’t aware of. It seems to me that Islam is to religion what Spanish is to language: it would definitely be smart to learn (about) it.<BR/><BR/>With the whole excommunication deal, I don’t know all the details, but from what I’ve heard, it tells more about the heterodoxy of the Coptic patriarch than it does of Dr. George. It seems like all of the Orthodox priests in Indy are pretty supportive of Dr. George. Heck, there were at least eight local priests who came to the talk tonight. And the ones I’ve spoken with have had nothing but good things to say about him. In fact, they feel pretty lucky to have him here in Indy.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08753970137236599706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-57425883194104710982007-05-15T09:36:00.000-04:002007-05-15T09:36:00.000-04:00Thanks for the info and warning. I'm anxious to h...Thanks for the info and warning. I'm anxious to hear if anyone knows anything about this and if it'll be mentioned at all tonight.Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435625234848618284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-21504668677083816812007-05-15T09:32:00.000-04:002007-05-15T09:32:00.000-04:00Totally serious. Unfortunately, though, there isn...Totally serious. Unfortunately, though, there isn't much literature on the web documenting his excommunication. The situation is complicated and has a long history. You could look for an "Al Ahram" article on the web, but it is horribly written and very misleading. Just be discerning in what you hear and warn others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-73844879062898351932007-05-15T08:19:00.000-04:002007-05-15T08:19:00.000-04:00Mike- Yeah, I'm disappointed in the short notice ...Mike- Yeah, I'm disappointed in the short notice too. That will probably keep many people from showing up, who might have otherwise.<BR/><BR/>Anon- Are you serious? Do you know anywhere I can read up on that? That should make tonight's talk even more interesting. I wonder if someone will bring it up. Thanks for the info and if you could provide more details, I'd appreciate it.Arthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435625234848618284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-79924730992623860252007-05-15T08:14:00.000-04:002007-05-15T08:14:00.000-04:00Not to put a damper on your excitement to hear thi...Not to put a damper on your excitement to hear this man speak, but he was recently excommunicated from the Coptic Orthodox Church for having outspoken heretical views.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709392.post-31228079065559953252007-05-14T23:54:00.000-04:002007-05-14T23:54:00.000-04:00That sounds fascinating. Wish I'd know about it e...That sounds fascinating. Wish I'd know about it early enough to request the night off insetad of having to work until 10:00Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com