What happens when modern therapy techniques resemble the psychological tactics of intelligence tradecraft? This article examines how isolation, fear, grievance, and control of a person’s narrative can sever individuals from family and trusted support networks—and asks what happens when therapy becomes a force for rupture rather than healing.
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The 25th anniversary of 9/11 raises troubling questions about America’s transformation since September 11, 2001—from the rise of the surveillance state and the War on Terror to the growing emptiness of secular memorials. Explore 9/11, its changing meaning, and the Orthodox Christian response to tragedy, suffering, prayer, and national decline.
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Discover the inspiring life of Saint Justin Pârvu, the Romanian Orthodox confessor who spent 16 years in Communist prisons—and thanked God for those years, calling them the most wonderful of his life because suffering helped sanctify and form his soul. Read the Akathist to Saint Justin Pârvu, a witness to faith, prayer, sacrifice, and perseverance under persecution.
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What will Zelensky, Patriarch Bartholomew, and Orthodox Christians who remained silent say to Jesus Christ at the Last Judgment about the persecution of the UOC?
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Pray the Akathist to Saint Ilie Lăcătușu, Romanian Orthodox confessor and miracle-worker, honoring his faith, suffering in Communist prisons, incorrupt relics, and powerful intercession.
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An Orthodox Christian critique of Donald Trump, examining Trump Idolatry Syndrome, political deception, kleptocracy, the cult of personality, war, and the spiritual dangers of political idolatry.
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Why are so many young men failing to launch into adulthood? Explore how the loss of traditional rites of passage, Christian culture, responsibility, and spiritual formation has left a generation unprepared for manhood.
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Pray the Orthodox Akathist to Saint Martin of Tours, the holy bishop, exorcist, miracle worker, and protector of the despairing. Seek his prayers for healing, deliverance from demons, spiritual warfare, peace, and protection from evil.
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Explore the contrast between Martin Luther and St. Alexander of Svir, examining Protestant theology, Orthodox monasticism, asceticism, salvation, theosis, spiritual experience, and the Orthodox Christian alternative to the Reformation.
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Pray the Akathist to Saint Mohrael, the twelve-year-old Coptic Orthodox child-martyr of Egypt, known for her courage, healing, perseverance, and intercession for mothers, families, and those facing suffering.
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