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by AaronC
Fri 6 September 2024 4:26 am
Forum: Heterodox Groupings / Debate
Topic: The Saint Augustine vs HTM Thread (was Discord Spillover)
Replies: 23
Views: 17792

Re: Discord Spillover Was "The Place of Blessed Augustine in the Orthodox Church"

Rather ironically, it would seem that Father Panteleimon failed to reach the required level of correctness when it came to his views on evolution. :roll:

by AaronC
Tue 27 August 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Other Languages
Topic: The Chess Thread (formerly a spam post)
Replies: 23
Views: 26872

Re: Top Chess Sites aimed at Learning & Playing

I suppose it's possible that this could only apply if there's an element of gambling involved, but then again, chess isn't something I would usually think of when it comes to gambling. There could have been a culture surrounding it back then though.

A good one to ask our bishops no doubt. Looks ...
by AaronC
Tue 27 August 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: Other Languages
Topic: The Chess Thread (formerly a spam post)
Replies: 23
Views: 26872

Re: Top Chess Sites aimed at Learning & Playing



Interestingly, if you check the rudder, it appears that according to the interpretation of Saint Nikodemos, even laypeople are forbidden from playing chess.


Curious to read the citation on that one


It's on page 732 of the Rudder PDF - Canon L. I went to check which counsel, but I've got a ...
by AaronC
Tue 27 August 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Other Languages
Topic: The Chess Thread (formerly a spam post)
Replies: 23
Views: 26872

Re: Top Chess Sites aimed at Learning & Playing

Interestingly, if you check the rudder, it appears that according to the interpretation of Saint Nikodemos, even laypeople are forbidden from playing chess.

by AaronC
Tue 27 August 2024 8:41 am
Forum: Other Languages
Topic: The Chess Thread (formerly a spam post)
Replies: 23
Views: 26872

Re: Top Chess Sites aimed at Learning & Playing

I was joking a little, but it doesn't come across too well in text. We Brits enjoy our sarcasm :D

I've used chess.com before and it was pretty decent.

Interesting fact about St. Nicholas!

by AaronC
Tue 27 August 2024 6:56 am
Forum: Other Languages
Topic: The Chess Thread (formerly a spam post)
Replies: 23
Views: 26872

Re: Top Chess Sites aimed at Learning & Playing

so? Which are the top chess sites aimed at learning & playing?