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.
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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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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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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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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Following his brutal murder, Charlie Kirk has passed to his eternal reward. Now begins the brutal battle over his legacy.
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If Charlie Kirk died a martyr, what was he a martyr for exactly?
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What is the true nature of Orthodox Christianity, and is the faith compatible with Oriental practices such as Zen Buddhism?
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Exciting new resources are now available for American Orthodox military personnel, with even more coming soon.
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Many traditionalists tout a return to Roman Catholicism as a way to renew a declining Western world. Returning to a deficient, non-Apostolic faith will not help.
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Islam is dying on its own. The West needs to get out of the way and let it happen. No modern day crusade is needed.
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