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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7 Reasons Why Global Orthodox Hierarchs Back the UOC Without Condemning Russia
Persecution of the true Orthodox Church in Ukraine is increasing. Global Orthodoxy rightly condemns it. Why not also condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? What do our Orthodox Hierarchs understand that so many critics don’t?
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Say No to American Funded Christian Persecution in Ukraine
Christian persecution in Ukraine is worsening, and American tax payers are being forced to fund it. Do we really want to be at war with God?
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Petition Demanding an End to Christian Persecution in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Govt is totally dependent on Western support. All Westerners are implicated in Kiev’s persecution of the UOC. Before God, we cannot be silent.
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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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The Resignation of Metropolitan Joseph of the Antiochian Archdiocese
Is Metropolitan Joseph guilty? Is he part of a crisis of corrupt hierarchs? Is there more to the story? If so, will we ever know for sure?
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