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Category: American Life

The American Life category examines contemporary culture, politics, economics, family life, and social trends through an Orthodox Christian lens. These articles explore the challenges and opportunities facing Americans today, offering spiritual reflection, cultural critique, and practical wisdom rooted in the timeless teachings of the Orthodox Church.

April 3, 2024
American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Covid Persecution, Jurisdictions, Parish Life, ROCOR, Roman Catholic Church, Western Civilization, Western Rite

Why Western Rite?

Are there any valid reasons for the Orthodox Church to support Western Rite Orthodoxy? It is past time for Orthodox Christians to have a serious dialogue on this question.

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April 2, 2024
Abortion, American Life, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, ROCOR, War in Ukraine

The Left’s Subversion of American Orthodoxy

The new “Renovationists” and their assault on Fr. John Whiteford and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia

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March 21, 2024
American Life, Culture War, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Western Civilization

Red States Are Lurching Toward Antichrist

It is easy to see that laws against “antisemitism” arising in Red States threaten religious and civil liberties. But how many of us realize they prepare the way for the Antichrist as well?

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March 5, 2024
American Life, Literature & Film, Prayer and Spirituality, Technology, Western Civilization

The Persistence of Christlike Figures in Pop Culture

No matter how far the West drifts from Christianity, self-sacrificing heroes reminiscent of Christ continue to recur in our popular culture. Whether we recognize it explicitly or not, all of us are in need of a Savior.

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February 27, 2024
American Life, Culture War, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, OCA, Parish Life

For Orthodox Subversion, a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Over time, images work their way into our minds and transform our perceptions. The success of modern propaganda depends on that, as do efforts to transform the Orthodox Church into a “modern” version of herself.

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February 20, 2024
American Life, Economics & Finance, Prayer and Spirituality, Western Civilization

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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February 14, 2024
American Life, Comparative Religion from an Orthodox Perspective, Culture War, Western Civilization

Is Christian Morality Anything Special?

Atheists contend that morality arises without God, and that the moral tradition of Christianity is neither unique in history, nor even beneficial.

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January 29, 2024
American Life

The First Amendment Has Got to Go!

Was the First Amendment intended to protect Christianity, or neuter it? Now that interpretation of the First Amendment puts Satanic statues on public display, is it time for it to go?

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January 24, 2024
Contact the Bishops, Greek Archdiocese, Petitions, Political Activism, War in Ukraine

Help Robert Amsterdam Save the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

International lawyer Robert Amsterdam is fighting to save the persecuted Ukrainian Orthodox Church. He needs our help. The Ukrainian propaganda operation is so powerful, that all of us need to learn more and get involved. Now.

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January 16, 2024
American Life, Economics & Finance, Western Civilization

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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