Why Doesn’t the Church Stand Up for Human Nature in the Age of COVID?
Man is more than a physical body, and it takes more than just staving off physical death to make a person really alive.
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The Health Care category on Orthodox Reflections explores medicine, healthcare ethics, public health, and modern biotechnology through the lens of Orthodox Christianity. Articles examine topics including COVID-19, mRNA technology, vaccine safety, informed consent, bioethics, medical freedom, end-of-life care, genetic engineering, pharmaceutical influence, artificial intelligence in medicine, and the moral challenges posed by emerging technologies. Drawing on the expertise of physicians, scientists, clergy, and Orthodox scholars, this collection applies the timeless teachings of the Orthodox Church to contemporary medical and scientific issues. Whether addressing patient rights, the sanctity of human life, healthcare policy, or the ethical implications of new medical technologies, these articles encourage readers to thoughtfully engage the intersection of faith, science, and medicine while considering the spiritual and moral dimensions of modern healthcare.
Are Orthodox Christian Bishops Afraid of COVID, the Government, or Both?
38 Canoncial Orthodox Bishops in America met virtually and drafted a message of “hope.” It was a timid, tepid defense of the “middle ground.”
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American Orthodox Bioethics Professor Wrong on COVID-19 Vaccine
Orthodox bioethicist Gayle Woloschak has gone too far in endorsing COVID-19 vaccines while ignoring voluntary, informed consent.
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Are Greek Orthodox Christians in Canada Fanatics?
Not only are Orthodox Bishops not fighting for the Orthodox Church, Archbishop Sotirios of Canada attacks the faithful as “fanatics”.
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Christianity is Dangerous
Christianity is not safe. In fact, if done properly, Christianity is absolutely one of the most dangerous things imaginable.
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Orthodox Christianity and Vaccine Informed Consent
Patients have the right to informed consent to all medical therapies, including vaccines. It is morally imperative to affirm this right.
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An Orthodox Christian MD Makes Sense of Faith and Masks
it is important to clearly differentiate which population we are referring to when we debate on the issue of mask wearing.
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Will Your Mask in Church Save a Life?
What if you wearing a mask to church not only doesn’t save any one, but actually makes the health situation worse for everyone?
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Dying on Mask Mandate Hill
Masks can be harmful, but mandates to wear them are spreading. Till now, we have tolerated erosion of liberties for safety. We’ve reached the limit.
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