The Kingdom of … Beaver Cleaver? Overcoming Christian Nostalgia
As American Orthodox Christians, do we seek to truly evangelize our nation? Or, are we distracted by nostalgic dreams of a by-gone past?
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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.
The Orthodox Study Bible and Christian Private School
When sending Orthodox Christian children into heavily Protestant settings, such as private schools, parents should mindfully prepare and equip them.
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Winning Battles, Losing Wars
So-called “conservatives” are so anxious to “own the libs” that they are willing to embrace an ad campaign that not long ago would be considered softcore porn. This is not Orthodox Christianity.
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American Orthodox Soldiers Deserve Better
Orthodox Christian service members regularly attend Roman Catholic mass due to lack of Orthodox chaplains, and the remoteness of many military installations from the nearest Orthodox parish. We must do better.
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A False Martyr and a True Martyr
Americans often believe their country is the Christian Church and Lincoln is a righteous martyr. A little comparison to reality proves both points are false.
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Experience, Prophetic Faithfulness, and Orthodoxy
Christian Doctrine comes foundationally through promise, revelation, and dominical word, and is confirmed through sober ratification in the community.
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Praxis Nation: Tech Bros Discover Vitalism
The rising techno elite has discovered vitalism in an attempt to revive a crumbling Western Civilization, just as Seraphim Rose predicted. Orthodox Christianity offers a better way.
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MAGA Betrayal in Context: There is No Representative Government
Trump’s recent actions on immigration, fiscal policy, privacy, and war are making MAGA Republicans very upset. There was never any chance for a different outcome.
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Perpetual War on Hitler: The Open Society Consensus
The Post WWII crusade against the foundations of Western Civilization doesn’t stem from a conspiracy. Worse, it comes from a consensus.
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A Message to Orthodox Hierarchs on Masculinity from Three Orthodox Christian Men
An Orthodox bishop finally responded to the ongoing slew of MSM articles casting aspersions on the growth of the Orthodox Church, especially among young men. Unfortunately, he is a bishop in the wrong country focusing on the wrong message.
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