Dear Trustees: Letter and Petition Against Zelensky Dinner in New York
An Orthodox Christian petition challenges the honoring of Zelensky at St. Nicholas in New York, highlighting concerns over Ukraine, religious freedom, and the Church.
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The Orthodox International Relations category explores global affairs through the lens of Orthodox Christian theology, history, and moral teaching. Articles examine war and peace, diplomacy, religious liberty, geopolitics, nationalism, persecution of Christians, international law, and the impact of global conflicts on the Orthodox Church and Christian communities around the world. Drawing on Holy Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the historical witness of the Orthodox Church, this collection provides thoughtful analysis of contemporary international events while emphasizing justice, peace, human dignity, and the sovereignty of God over the nations. Readers will find Orthodox Christian perspectives on foreign policy, humanitarian crises, international organizations, and the moral responsibilities of governments and believers in an increasingly interconnected and conflict-prone world.
From the Iron Curtain to the Present: Reflections on the Persistence of Ideological Evil
Drawing on his experience as a former intelligence officer, the author examines ideological subversion, the legacy of the Iron Curtain, and the spiritual roots of evil.
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The Intelligence Handler’s Paradox
A personal testimony on fragmentation, Intelligence Tradecraft, and the search for wholeness. The cost of a career in Military Intelligence on the human soul, and how to find peace in Christ.
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Judicial Absurdity in Estonia: When the Law Becomes a Weapon Against Faith
Explore how Estonia’s legal actions against the Orthodox Church raise serious concerns about religious freedom, church autonomy, and the rule of law.
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“The League of Nations: Its Ideals, Its Faults, and Its Dangers” – A lecture delivered by the Saintly Martyr Ionel Mota in 1929
Explore Saintly Martyr Ionel Moța’s 1929 lecture on the League of Nations, examining its ideals, faults, and dangers through an Orthodox Christian perspective on international relations, morality, and lasting peace.
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Against the War Machine
Orthodox Christians worship the Prince of Peace. We have the fullness of the ancient Christian faith, the moral authority to discuss temporal and spiritual issues, and no “just-war theory” baggage. Why aren’t more of us opposing the war machine?
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Being a Military Family in the Age of Trump
An Orthodox Christian reflection on the fears, tensions, and moral struggles faced as a family with an adult son serving in the military during the Trump era. This article explores faith, war, political uncertainty, and the emotional burden carried by families seeking to remain faithful to Christ amid modern American conflict and division.
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Conscientious Objector Status for Orthodox Christians During a Military Draft
Discover how Orthodox Christians can seek conscientious objector (CO) status in a U.S. military draft. Explore Church teachings on war and peace, historical context, practical steps for filing a sincere claim, and the spiritual realities of refusing to kill—even when hierarchy may not support you.
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Americans Only Think They Have Constitutional Rights
Americans overestimate their constitutional rights. Rights depend on government willingness during encounters—not the document itself. Orthodox perspective on fragility of freedoms, potential martyrdom, and true reliance on God.
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Yankees Gonna Yankee: Why the Iran War Shouldn’t Surprise Anyone
Discover why the recent U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran during ongoing negotiations shouldn’t shock anyone. This hard-hitting Orthodox Christian analysis from author Walt Garlington exposes the deep-rooted patterns of American duplicity and aggression—traced to “Yankee” Puritan Millennialism and a consolidated federal government that’s aggressive abroad and despotic at home. Drawing historical parallels like the Kilpatrick-Dahlgren Raid and Robert E. Lee’s warnings, the article critiques bad-faith diplomacy, Zionist influences, and Christian Zionism as heretical forces driving endless conflict. Published amid Great Lent reflections, it calls for repentance, warns of demonic delusions in politics, and urges turning to the Orthodox Church as the true path away from this “preparation for Antichrist.” If you’re questioning mainstream narratives on U.S. foreign policy, Iran war escalation, neoconservatism, or the spiritual roots of American exceptionalism, read this provocative Southern Orthodox perspective now.
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