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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.

Churches turn into bars
February 11, 2021
American Life, Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese Canada

Defend the Orthodox Faith or Go Broke

Poor leadership created a financial crisis forcing the possible sale of Greek Churches in Toronto. All Orthodox Christians must take heed.

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vaccine passport
February 4, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Orthodox International Relations, Theology, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Western Civilization

Only Orthodox Christianity Can Defend Human Freedom

Either man is made in the image and likeness of God, thus with inalienable rights, or he is a clever ape with no more value than a beast.

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February 3, 2021
American Life, Covid Persecution, Jurisdictions, Parish Life, Theology

Orthodox Priests Joining the Fight Will Change Everything

After almost a year of poor leadership by the bishops, Orthodox priests are finding their voices to speak up on behalf of the Faith!

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January 26, 2021
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, OCA, Parish Life

Guilty by Association – The Persecution of Fr. Mark Hodges

Fr. Mark Hodges has been suspended on the basis of “guilty by association.” Are we seeing the rise of Orthodox cancel culture?

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January 22, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Jurisdictions, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

Orthodox Bishops – Accept You Were Duped on COVID and Move On

At the beginning of 2020, we could forgive Orthodox bishops for their COVID hysteria. But now we can plainly see we were all played.

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January 20, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Health Care, Theology, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Exemptions to COVID Vaccines for Orthodox Christians

Orthodox Christians wishing to avoid COVID vaccines could qualify under a medical exemption, and a religious one for Moderna and Pfizer.

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January 13, 2021
American Life, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Western Civilization

For Your Safety – Never Talk to Police!

Christians often feel obligated to answer police questions. This is not a moral issue. For your own safety and others, always remain silent.

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Victims of poverty
January 9, 2021
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Health Care

Lockdowns Kill – Why Do Orthodox Bishops Ignore the Victims?

Lockdowns are not free of cost. Many people suffer. Why are these victims forgotten by the hierarchs of the Orthodox Church?

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transforming American Culture
January 4, 2021
American Life, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, OCA, Parish Life, Theology

Does the Orthodox Church Love American Culture Enough to Transform It?

No “Orthodox” culture ever dropped down from Heaven. All “Orthodox” cultures are so only after native cultures were transformed by the Gospel.

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Kenosha Wisconsin Burning
December 22, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Protests

Conservatives Remember What Can Happen When You Lose

A republic depends on all sides feeling secure enough in their rights to accept a political loss. Winners must follow the rules.

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