Daniel 1
What was the Babylonians' strategy behind changing the diet of the Israelites?
To induce sin and disconnect them from God
How long were the youth educated in Babylonian culture?
Three years
What Babylonian name was given to Azariah?
Abednego
What does St. Paul say about the sufferings of this present time to?
Not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us
When does a person’s understanding of sexual orientation develop?
Over time through adolescence
In the Orthodox marriage ceremony, to whom are the vows made?
Before God
How did Jesus handle Pilate's question about His kingship?
He sought/requested clarification
According to critics of Christianity, if God is all-powerful yet allows suffering, what is He not?
All-loving
What opportunity did Azariah find in the furnace, as mentioned in the text?
A chance for repentance
According to St. Cyprian, what does God of peace and Teacher of concord want in prayer?
Unity among all
What is the Church’s stance on discrimination based on sexual orientation?
It is always wrong
What is homophobia?
Dislike or prejudice against gay people
What is the result of the Three Holy Youth's faith, according to the text?
Deliverance from death and high positions
During which Church service is the prayer of Azariah read?
Bright Saturday vigil
How did the Babylonian education system differ from the Hebrew perspective?
It included magic and divination
What did St. John Chrysostom say about the fire and the three youth?
The fire freed those it possessed and seized those it did not hold
Why does Christianity find the concept of sexual orientation problematic?
It is based on human relationships rather than a relationship with God
What is the recommended response if someone is genuinely confused about their sexuality?
Encourage seeking a spiritual guidance/ counselor or therapist
According to Josephus, why were the Three Holy Youth saved from the fire?
Divine Providence
Which biblical story is cited as an example of God delivering an innocent person from false accusations?
Susanna in Daniel LXX (Seventy translation)
What did the fiery furnace 49 cubits represent in the story of the Three Holy Youth?
The time between Adam and Christ
According to St. Athanasius, when is the best time for man to praise God?
When passing through afflictions
What is the first stage in forming a sexual orientation according to the text?
Awareness and acknowledgment
Why can identifying ourselves with something other than Christ lead to sin?
Because it can lead us away from Christ
Which saint's intercession led to the extinguishing of a fire threatening a wood merchant's store?
St. Marina
According to 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, what does the will of God for us include?
Sanctification and abstaining from sexual immorality
According to St. Cyril of Alexandria, how did the Three Holy Youth die?
By being beheaded
According to Genesis 2:7, how was man created?
From the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life
At what stage do attractions that form the basis for adult sexual orientation typically emerge?
Puberty
According to Piaget, when does gender labeling begin?
At 2.5 years
What did Pope Mattaos II do upon arriving at St. Antony monastery?
Built/dedicated a new church in the name of the Three Holy Youth
Which Archangel is linked to Mishael?
Michael
Who built a church after the names of the Three Holy Youth?
St. Theophilus, the 23rd Patriarch of Alexandria
What did Abba Hermina the Hermit do when the devil and his soldiers attacked his cell?
He asked for the intercession of the Three Holy Youth
What is suggested when a friendship involves imposed beliefs?
Establish boundaries and agree to disagree
What does the text suggest about the interplay of influences on sexual orientation?
It is dynamic and unique for each person