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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.

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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February 28, 2023
American Life, Science, Technology, Western Civilization

Our Resignation to Mass Surveillance

A government and tech insider ponders the creation of our digital prison. Why is there so little resistance to the loss of our privacy rights? Why is a privacy rights expert so concerned about Diia – a mobile app, web portal, and brand of e-governance in Ukraine that was developed through U.S. funding?

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February 16, 2023
American Life, Announcements, Orthodox Missions, Parish Life

Share the Faith Announces Grants Available for Orthodox Clergy in Missions and More

Share the Faith, a pan-Orthodox ministry, has announced the acceptance of applications for financial grants to Orthodox priests in 2023.

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February 8, 2023
Health Care, LGBTQ+, Science

Elephants in the (Trans) Gender Room

Accommodating the “subjective personal truth” of a “trans” child is the most unscientific thing possible. Time to acknowledge the elephants in the room.

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February 6, 2023
American Life, Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Comparative Religion from an Orthodox Perspective, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Science, Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church, Theology, Western Civilization

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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