Spiritual Discussions (archive)

Spiritual Discussions (archive)

An investigation into central fundamental issues such as the meaning of life, our calling, the search for truth, the choice of the spiritual way. Additionally, we investigate other themes, such as dogmatic purity and the recognition of one’s own tradition. All these and more are discussed by the participants of Spiritual Discussions.
What are the Church’s responses to these challenging questions? What is the relationship between the spiritual and material aspects of life? Is it possible to reach perfection in this life? How does one carry out the commandments of Christianity? What should be our attitude towards various sects? How should we protect our children and ourselves from “spiritual deformations”? Thorough responses and discussions to these questions and other important issues will be heard in Spiritual Discussions.

Jehovah's Witnesses
07/01/2024

Jehovah's Witnesses

A sect is a confessional deviation combined with a sharp difference from the general rules of public life. Characteristic features of sects. Why people join sectarian movements.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
The Chosen Nation
04/01/2024

The Chosen Nation

What do we mean by saying “chosen nation”? Why did the Jews become the chosen people, and why was this grace taken away from them? Are Armenians a chosen nation?

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Suicide
28/12/2023

Suicide

Suicide is a crime against God. What are the main reasons for suicide? Euthanasia is unacceptable in Christianity․ Awareness of sin and, as a result, changing one’s life path is the way to forgiveness.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Heroes and Idols
27/12/2023

Heroes and Idols

Today's perception of the idea of idol is closely related to the moral level of the society. The worship of saints cannot be considered idolatry. How to distinguish heroes from idols.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Laziness
24/12/2023

Laziness

Laziness is one of the seven mortal sins. Laziness is a state of spiritual weakness when a person surrenders to evil. What is the reason that human nature is prone to laziness. The differences between reasonable rest and laziness. Diligence is the way to fight laziness. A person needs to turn to God's power in order to be able to completely overcome laziness.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Humility
23/12/2023

Humility

What is humility? What are the difficulties on the path of humility? Humility is a mandatory part of all virtues. Refraining from greed is considered the first degree of humility.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Manuk Hergnyan
Gossip
21/12/2023

Gossip

Gossip has a negative impact on all areas of people's lives. Gossip causes many spiritual dangers. Among the sins of the language, gossip is considered the gravest sin. One must condemn the sin, but not the one who commits the sin. How to stay away from gossip.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Church
17/12/2023

Church

Etymology of the word church. Why and when did the need to build a church arise? The Church of Christ is the spiritual home of all Christians. The architecture of the church is significantly different from the structure of other buildings.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
The Commandment of Love
11/12/2023

The Commandment of Love

Love for God is the source of love between people. An important component of Christianity is love for people, because every person has the image and likeness of God. True love must be accompanied by forgiveness and works of mercy. How to fulfill the commandment of love.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Manuk Hergnyan
Fasting
09/12/2023

Fasting

What is the real purpose of fasting? In Christianity, the limitation of carnal desires and pleasures is considered a prerequisite for the spiritual development of a person. Preparation for baptism and the emergence of Great Lent in the ancient Church. Humility as a way to overcome temptations.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Manuk Hergnyan
Trust and distrust
05/12/2023

Trust and distrust

Trust in God is the first degree of faith. When making plans for the future, you need to rely on God's blessing. What path should a person take to increase trust in God?

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Sects
02/12/2023

Sects

What is the definition of a sect from the perspective of the church? Constituent elements of a sect. How to understand that we are dealing with a sect (choice of sources, presence of a leader, etc.)? Genealogy of sects (from Arianism to Jevohah’s Witnesses). The best way to combat sects is to teach the true faith.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Manuk Hergnyan
Envy
30/11/2023

Envy

Mortal sins are the basic temptations of human nature and are the source of all other sins. Why is envy considered a mortal sin? Envy is the result of lack of love. The more spiritually awakened people are, the more they depart from envy. Envy and malice poison a person both physically and spiritually.

  • Speaker: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
  • Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
Corruption
23/11/2023

Corruption

What is corruption from the Christian point of view. Justice is the basic principle of organizing public life. Semantic differences between law and right. Humans have the awareness of justice and right through the natural law. How to fight corruption.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Manuk Hergnyan

 

Optimism
18/11/2023

Optimism

What is optimism and how it differs from Christian hope. Salvation is the final goal of humans. Optimism should be based on the sense of reality. Overcoming hardships invigorates the true hope.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Money and Wealth
17/11/2023

Money and Wealth

Material and spiritual wealth according to the Bible. Wealth is for doing good, but it often becomes an instrument of evil. The more humans grow spiritually, the more they become unattached to material goods.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Manuk Hergnyan
National Pride
12/11/2023

National Pride

What is national pride from the point of view of Christianity? Manifestations of pride in everyday life. The unity of public and individual interests. The semantic connotations of the words “dignity” and “pride.” Why and how did nations emerge historically?

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Manuk Hergnyan
Suffering
11/11/2023

Suffering

Conscious suffering leads to happiness. Ways to overcome suffering according to Isaac of Nineveh. Are there eternal evil and eternal bliss? How to explain the importance of suffering to children?

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Manuk Hergnyan

 

Dreams and Visions
09/11/2023

Dreams and Visions

What are the causes of dreams and visions? St. Grigor Tatevatsi's classification of dreams. Dreams reflect the spiritual state of a person. What is a dream in psychology? How to treat dreams according to the Church Fathers. How to distinguish divine and demonic dreams?

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Temptation To Sin
05/11/2023

Temptation To Sin

Temptation to sin is the demonic influence in our live. The traps of temptation to sin. External and internal temptations to sin. Types of temptations to sin in the modern world. Why do temptations to sin spread so quickly?

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian Host:
  • Deacon Ara Nalchajyan