Faithfulness to Covid at the Expense of Souls
A year into the “pandemic,” faithfulness to the message of Covid is still hurting the witness of the Church and her most vulnerable souls.
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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.
Vaccine Passports, Digital Control, and the Orthodox Christian Fight for Freedom
Vaccine passports will lead to second-class citizenship for the non-vaccinated. Should the Orthodox Church fight such digital control?
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Of Course Church Membership is Declining
No one should be surprised that American adults are leaving their churches. Millions still believe in God, but have lost faith in the clergy.
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Orthodoxy Must Still Defend Women and Children
The Orthodox Faith of today is the same that transformed the classical world, created childhood, and declared the personhood of women.
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The Hard Sell on COVID Vaccines
COVID vaccines only possibly benefit a small group of people while carrying substantial risks. Not an easy sell, even with moral posturing.
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Saving the World from the Fear of Death
COVID quarantine policies almost killed my elderly Dad. Either we overcome our fear of death, or it will destroy us.
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Why We Fear the Horrible Orthodox Bishop and His Brethren
We have accepted that bishops can require whatever they choose as prerequisites to attend liturgy and receive – a very dangerous situation.
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Fr Mark Hodges and Orthodox Transparency
Fr. Mark Hodges says he was suspended over his conservative beliefs. The diocese says not, but won’t explain. We have a sad history of this.
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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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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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