How Involved Can Orthodox Christians be in Moneylending and Modern Finance?
If usury is a sin, but our entire modern economy is based on it, how are Orthodox Christians to live godly lives?
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Make Usury a Sin Again
Usury was once considered a sin. Grounded on Old Testament condemnations of the practice, Church Fathers strictly forbade the lending of money at interest. What was once reviled has now become the basis of our entire dysfunctional economy. We need to make usury a sin again.
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Building The Kingdom of God on Earth
Millennialism, in all its forms, is the curse of the modern world. Whether we believe we can perfect society, or fulfill prophecy to force Jesus to come back, the fruits of this heresy are always rotten. Yet for Americans captivated by thoughts of our own unlimited potential, there is nothing else nearly so attractive as a philosophy.
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Saint Brigid vs the Tech Bros
Tech Bros with influence over President Trump are pushing a materialist, techno religion. Orthodox Christians, following the examples of our blessed saints and Our Lord, must show the world a better way.
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Is There a “Christian Nationalist” Threat to America and Orthodoxy?
An Orthodox priest warns that Trump could bring about the triumph of “Christian Nationalism”. A Greek lawyer warns that a vote for Trump is one against the Patriarchate of Constantinople. What is going on?
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Economic Focus on the Family
What is the purpose of having an economy? Is it to make a few people insanely rich? To provide employment for foreign workers? What if the real reason was in front of us the whole time, but we simply couldn’t see it?
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The Answer to the Riddle of Modern Despair – We Live in Babylon
Many are tempted to blame economic and social problems for our epidemic of modern despair. They contribute, but the real causes are spiritual. As is the solution.
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What Would Make US Billionaires More Generous?
Wealth inequality in the US is even worse than in pre-Christian Rome. The billionaires appear generous by some measures, but a huge percentage of their giving is channeled into sham funds that actually increase their own wealth. How can we encourage the rich to do better?
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America is Owned by Oligarchs with Nicholas from Orthodox Reflections
Nicholas joined Buck Johnson’s Counterflow podcast to explore American Oligarchy in business and politics.
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Now That You’re Awake: 110 Things You Can Do
They say you can’t fight city hall, but the local level is actually where you can be the most effective in political organizing. Seek God while you try to improve your own community.
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