Why Western Rite?
Are there any valid reasons for the Orthodox Church to support Western Rite Orthodoxy? It is past time for Orthodox Christians to have a serious dialogue on this question.
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Obedience to Bishops and Imposition of Penance During the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic
Must the people of God unconditionally obey the mandates of bishops, especially when these mandates penalize the otherwise faithful for fulfilling the very norms of their calling?Â
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The Great Shift: Dynamics of Ecclesial Authority After COVID
The failures of Orthodox Christian leadership during COVID have never been repented of, nor have the bishops promised to do better next time. Many Orthodox Christians are facing a crisis of confidence as we face talk of new “vaccines” and new restrictions. Hierarchs and clergy cannot pretend it is 2019 and all is well.
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One Year Later, Asking the Hard Questions
Have you prepared yourself mentally and spiritually for the next round of COVID restrictions, perhaps this time facing greater tools of oppression?
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Good News from the Covid Lockdown?
An Orthodox Archpriest calls for repentance after the damage of COVID lockdowns. Here are 7 spiritual lessons to learn from the mistakes.
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Fr Peter Heers – Why Him, Why Now, Is the American Deep State Involved?
Why did a non-administrative assembly suddenly decide a priest notable for his adherence to Orthodoxy was more important than all the other problems in America and Orthodoxy?
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Gnosticism is the Root of Modernity
Our modern world is so thoroughly permeated with Gnostic ideas that we fail to even notice them. Even when they infect the Holy Orthodox Church.
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Freedom of Debate in Medicine is a Vital Moral Issue
Medical science moves forward through questioning and debate. Dangerously, governments and pharma are trying to enforce an unquestionable orthodoxy.
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The Differences in Risk-Benefit Analysis and Ethics of Targeted vs Mass Population Medicine
All drugs have potential side effects. There is more tolerance for potential side effects for drugs targeted at individuals with severe disease.
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No COVID Amnesty Without Public Repentance
The lives and souls of millions of innocent people were harmed by COVIDIAN policies. As Orthodox Christians, we must forgive our enemies. But amnesty requires their public repentance. Without that, trust can never be restored.
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