The Question of the Western Rite
A critical response to Fr. James Krueger’s article on Orthodox Reflections concerning the validity of Western Rite Orthodoxy.
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Will President Trump Save the Persecuted Christians?
Christianity is the most persecuted religion on Earth. Particularly in Ukraine and Syria, the incoming Trump Administration could help protect Christians using American power and influence. But will Trump make this a priority?
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Rethinking American Holidays and Orthodox Evangelism
Americans are bad at holidays. The Orthodox need to teach them, and reach our neighbors with the fullness of the Christian Faith.
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Heresy at the Antiochian House of Studies
A student’s inside look at heretical teaching in the Antiochian House of Studies. The future formation of Orthodox clergy is at stake. Nothing could be more important.
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The Way to Schism Part 1: Ordination of a Female “Orthodox” Deacon
Will the “ordination” of a female deacon in Africa be the precedent for more such ordinations? Can Orthodox unity be preserved if local Churches depart from Orthodox consensus? Is it possible that modernization and schism are the real goals?
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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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The Best Help for Haiti
Haiti is again descending into violent madness. Are the roots of the problems religious in nature? If so, what can be done to help Haitians?
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Cradle Orthodox Life Has Changed Dramatically in Just a Few Decades
Sometimes we need to take stock of just how much Orthodoxy in America has changed within the lifetimes of our “cradles”. From an immigrant faith with mainstream moral and ethical beliefs, shifts in American culture have turned Orthodoxy into more and more of an outlier, putting the Church in the middle of conflicts we never sought out, but now cannot avoid.
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Do Orthodox Want to Complain About Shallow American Culture, or Transform it?
Americans are bad at holidays. The Orthodox need to teach them, and reach our neighbors with the fullness of the Christian Faith.
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4 Reasons to Support Palestinians, But Not Zionists or Hamas
Orthodox Christians worship the Prince of Peace. The conflict in Gaza pits two sides that both intentionally target civilians, with Orthodox Christians stuck in the middle. You can support Palestinians while rejecting the Zionists and Hamas.
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