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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Depression
What is depression from the point of view of the Orthodox faith? Causes of depression. Joyful mourning of repentance and depressive sadness of sin. How to prevent depression. Prayer as the most important way to avoid evil. The three degrees of repentance.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Profanity
The nature of the sin of profanity. Profanity is related to demonic forces. Profanity as offense to people and to God. Profanity is incompatible with sanctity of family. How to fight against profanity. The importance of forgiveness in Christian life.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
