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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.

October 13, 2025
Abortion, American Life, Covid Vaccine Safety, Death and Dying, Economics & Finance, Prayer and Spirituality, Science, Technology, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

The Medical Ethics of St John Chrysostom

How much of your soul would you trade for more physical life, if the Tradition of the Church says that death is preferable to taking an evil medicine that could cure you?

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October 8, 2025
Christian Persecution, Culture War, LGBTQ+, Palestinian Rights, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Morally Confused Evangelical Protestants Continue to Support the Ukraine and Israel

Evangelical support for Israel and Ukraine is built on ignorance of who Rabbinic Jews and Ukrainian radicals really are. If you oppose moral degenerates at home, why support them abroad?

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October 7, 2025
American Life, Covid Vaccine Safety, Health Care, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

Trump Jabs MAGA in the Face with mRNA

Trump’s deal with Pfizer has shocked a lot of MAGA. It is just the latest betrayal by Trump of his base. There is no rational reason to expect any better out of American politics.

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October 2, 2025
American Life, OCA, ROCOR

Astroturfing Tradition: Attempting to Invent a Southern Orthodoxy

In a consumerist age, when every niche group spawns its own “culture,” are we preserving authentic Orthodox Tradition? Or do movements such as the Philip Ludwell III Orthodox Fellowship threaten to make our drift away from authenticity even worse?

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September 30, 2025
American Life

Charlie Kirk Memorial Offers the U.S. a Choice: Americanism or Christianity

The Gospel messages at the Kirk memorial were popular with attendees and viewers, but Christianity was not the only religion on display.

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September 29, 2025
American Life, Jurisdictions, Parish Life

Christian Men: You Must Defend Your Own Churches

An effective 911 response to an active shooter can take far longer than a determined psychopath needs to kill multiple innocent men, women, and children. The resources to protect the parish need to already be at the parish.

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September 23, 2025
American Life, Comparative Religion, Culture War, Ecumenism, Palestinian Rights, Peace Activism, Western Civilization

The Jewish Problem: Charlie Kirk’s and Yours

The murder of Charlie Kirk has highlighted the glaring problem America has with Rabbinic Jewish influence over many aspects of government, culture, and society. The New Testament warned us about the consequences.

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September 16, 2025
American Life, Culture War, LGBTQ+, Orthodox Missions, Palestinian Rights, Political Activism, Roman Catholic Church, Syria and the Middle East, Western Civilization

The Battle Over the Legacy of Charlie Kirk

Following his brutal murder, Charlie Kirk has passed to his eternal reward. Now begins the brutal battle over his legacy.

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September 15, 2025
American Life, Christian Persecution, Culture War, Political Activism

What Did Charlie Kirk Die For?

If Charlie Kirk died a martyr, what was he a martyr for exactly?

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September 10, 2025
American Life, Comparative Religion, Culture War, Ecumenism, Prayer and Spirituality, Roman Catholic Church, Theology, Western Civilization

Can Zen Buddhism Fit within Orthodox Christianity? A Research Project

What is the true nature of Orthodox Christianity, and is the faith compatible with Oriental practices such as Zen Buddhism?

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