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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.

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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Orthodox Church Ark Salvation
December 1, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Protests, Roman Catholic Church, Western Civilization

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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Great Reset Religious support
November 23, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Roman Catholic Church, Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church

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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Pope with pachamama
November 17, 2020
American Life, Ecumenism, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Roman Catholic Church, Theology, Western Civilization

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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November 13, 2020
American Life, Protests

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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November 9, 2020
American Life, Orthodox International Relations, Protests, Western Civilization

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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