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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.

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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St Vladimir liturgy no masks
December 18, 2020
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Health Care, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Orthodox Bishops Join Politicians in COVID Hypocrisy

Hypocrisy is rampant as politicians, health officials, and Christian clergy ignore COVID rules they demand we follow as a moral duty.

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Paul Preaching Corinth
December 14, 2020
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life

Faith Over Fear – Apostolic Boldness in the Age of COVID

Orthodox Christian Bishops seem to have embraced the new normal. We need apostolic boldness to shake off fear and preach Christ!

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corona virus vaccine
December 10, 2020
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Health Care, Jurisdictions, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Petition Orthodox Bishops to Support Vaccine Freedom

The COVID vaccines are here. Now is the time for Orthodox Christian leaders to support voluntary, informed consent as a human right.

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Executive Committee Assembly Orthodox Bishops
December 8, 2020
American Life, Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Masks / Facial Coverings, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Theology, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

The Error of Blind Obedience to Bishops – According to the Saints of the Orthodox Church

A Greek doctor of history explores the limits of obedience to Orthodox clergy who are in error. Blindly following makes us culpable as well.

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Masks in the Orthodox Church
December 7, 2020
American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Theology

A Theology of Fear

Wouldn’t the loving pastoral practice be helping those who are fearful put away fear, rather than encouraging it by changing how we worship?

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Petition Assembly Orthodox Bishops
December 4, 2020
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Sign the Petition – Let the Bishops Hear From You About COVID Restrictions!

Orthodox Bishops make decisions materially affecting the practice of the Faith justified by our health, our safety, and our fear. They need to hear from us!

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masks are for control not health
December 3, 2020
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Theology

Why Are the Orthodox Fiddling While Earth Burns? An Open Letter to Bishops and Priests

Face masks and other innovations in 2,000-year-old worship will never disappear, unless Church leaders vanquish them boldly and loudly.

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