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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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.
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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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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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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COVID Lockdowns Prove New Christian Leaders Are Needed
Christian bishops still endorse lockdowns despite their horrific impacts and lack of benefits. True shepherds are needed to lead the fight.
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Does ‘Greek’ Orthodoxy Support The Great Reset?
Why is the world going into more lock downs? What is The Great Reset, and does the Greek Orthodox world support centralization of economic and political power?
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No Orthodox Papacy Means Stability for the Faith
Since the Great Schism, Papal pretensions have caused division in Christendom over innovations. Orthodox conciliarity preserves true Faith.
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Is a Clash Coming Between American Conservatives and Leftists?
Over 70 million voters rejected the policies that the American Left want to enact. Conservatives are worried about coercion and revenge.
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The Divorce of American Conservatism and the National Security / Intelligence State
For decades the United States has lavishly funded national security agencies that overthrew foreign governments. Now it is our turn.
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Bishop Irenei – The Church Will Never Alter Her Beliefs or Practices Out of Fear
The epidemic is not the reason that we live now in a moment that demands real faith. The reason for that necessity is fear. This world has shown, in these past few months, what really governs it — and it is not wisdom or compassion, or science, or truth. It is fear.
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