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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.

June 7, 2023
Announcements, Culture War, LGBTQ+, Technology

During “Pride Month”, Christian Internet Filtering Service Asks Parents to Help Protect Kids from LGBTQ+ Grooming

Parents can now help block Websites that are grooming children into perverse lifestyles. We can protect the innocence of our children! Best of all, it is all free.

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June 2, 2023
American Life, Culture War, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, Parish Life, Western Civilization

An Open Letter to Our Shepherds

An Orthodox iconographer calls on Orthodox Bishops to wake up and lead us against the forces of Woke before its too late. Includes original cartoons.

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May 23, 2023
Culture War, Science, Technology, Theology

Evolution And the Abolition of Christian Mankind

Darwinian Evolution is an unscientific belief system, incompatible with Christianity, that leads to the abolition of humankind.

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May 18, 2023
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, LGBTQ+, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

7 Reasons Why Global Orthodox Hierarchs Back the UOC Without Condemning Russia

Persecution of the true Orthodox Church in Ukraine is increasing. Global Orthodoxy rightly condemns it. Why not also condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? What do our Orthodox Hierarchs understand that so many critics don’t?

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May 11, 2023
Culture War, Economics & Finance, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, LGBTQ+, Science, Technology

Transgenderism, Transhumanism, and the Top-down Revolution to Transform Humanity

Transgenderism did not just happen. It was a carefully crafted, top-down revolution financed by billionaires and major industries. Why did this happen?

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April 28, 2023
Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, LGBTQ+, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Fr Peter Heers – Why Him, Why Now, Is the American Deep State Involved?

Why did a non-administrative assembly suddenly decide a priest notable for his adherence to Orthodoxy was more important than all the other problems in America and Orthodoxy?

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April 24, 2023
American Life, Western Civilization

Preparing for Hard Times, Part 2

In areas in the American West, the deterioration of farmland is visible to the naked eye. Many crises are coming to a head. Are you ready?

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April 7, 2023
American Life, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Science

What is Holiness from the Orthodox Perspective?

Orthodox Christians are called to personal holiness through struggle. When we forget our calling, an empty life can lead to demonic oppression and mental illness.

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March 22, 2023
Culture War, Jurisdictions, OCA, Parish Life

Reflecting on the Recent Chaos and Division in the Diocese of the West

An analysis of some of the larger questions for American Orthodoxy raised by reported in-fighting in the OCA Diocese of the West.

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March 13, 2023
Abortion, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, Petitions, War in Ukraine

8 Lies Told by Enemies of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Debunking the most common lies about the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Includes links to documents presented to the UN in Geneva. A must read for anyone defending the canonical Church against slander. Links included to support the UOC via a global petition.

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