Archimandrite Ambrose Yurasov

On Faith and Salvation. FAQ.

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1. They say that there is no God...

2. We were taught that man descended from an ape. After all, we really do look like them...

3. Why is there so much evil in the world, and why will God not stop the violence?

4. If God exists, why does He not fulfill our requests?

5. A person, having lived to be 30 years old, does not feel God. What is the reason?

6. Man consists of body, soul and spirit. It is clear what the body is. And what is the difference between the soul and the spirit?

7. They say that a person is a whole universe. How to understand this?

8. When will the end of the world come, will it be soon?

9. How will God judge the universe?

10. Will there be life on earth after the Second Coming?

11. What is the meaning of the words "the image and likeness of God"?

12. What is the difference between our Orthodox faith and the Catholic faith?

13. Catholics, Muslims, and Orthodox Christians all say that their faith is true. Who to believe?

14. Are baptisms and funeral services performed in the Catholic Church recognized as valid?

15. Are there saints in the Catholic Church?

16. Pentecostals believe their faith is right because the Holy Spirit comes upon them and they begin to speak in different tongues. Why does the Holy Spirit descend on them, the non-Orthodox?

17. Please explain why people listen to Western preachers?

18. Why is our Church called militant? Many are tempted, thinking that we are literally at war, fighting with other religions and nationalities.

19. What is ecumenism?

20. Which churches, besides the Russian Orthodox, serve according to the old calendar?

21. How should we relate to the Church Abroad?

22. Why do Western countries live better financially than Russia?