Gnosticism is the Root of Modernity
Our modern world is so thoroughly permeated with Gnostic ideas that we fail to even notice them. Even when they infect the Holy Orthodox Church.
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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.
Who is Really Marginalized, LGBTQ+ or Christians?
Woke Dogma says LGBTQ+ are marginalized while traditional Christians have cultural power. Then why doesn’t it work that way in reality? In the real world, every single source of secular power favors LGBTQ+ and silences Christians.
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Freedom of Debate in Medicine is a Vital Moral Issue
Medical science moves forward through questioning and debate. Dangerously, governments and pharma are trying to enforce an unquestionable orthodoxy.
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A Hockey Player Stands Alone – The Deafening Silence of Western Orthodox Christians
When Orthodox Christians take brave stands, suffer persecution, tell uncomfortable truths – why don’t other Orthodox support them?
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Preparing for Hard Times: Forging Relationships and Skills to Survive
Civilizational collapse is a frequent historical occurrence. It can be survived, but you need to pray and think about how before the crisis.
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Christian Tech Company Suspended from UpWork for Religious Beliefs
If you call evil what it is, then you run the risk of being cancelled in ways that can be very painful. Just one more example of that.
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An Orthodox Maternity House in New York
Orthodox Christians must take the lead in grassroots efforts to reduce the demand for abortions. Orthodox maternity houses can save lives.
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The Lie of Ecumenism
Ecumenism is demonic, a cocktail of various peculiar religious beliefs and eccentric philosophies denying absolute truth and a personal God.
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Understanding The Political Religion of “Woke”
Western Civilization is not beset by multiple political movements. All are part of the political religion of Woke. For True Believers, politics is religion and religion is politics. In a sacred war, there can be no limits.
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American Holidays and Orthodox Evangelism
Americans are bad at holidays. The Orthodox need to teach them, and reach our neighbors with the fullness of the Christian Faith.
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