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Category: Orthodox International Relations

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.

September 14, 2022
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, OCA, Protests, Technology, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Are We Losing Our Freedom of Speech?

Freedom of speech is under severe threat. If we start surrendering First Amendment liberties, can Freedom of Religion be far behind?

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August 31, 2022
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, OCA, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, ROCOR, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Six Months On: The Completely Avoidable Tragedy of the Ukraine and the Curse of Nationalism

Ukraine will lose the war and, most assuredly, territory. The Russian Church will lose, so will the European people. What will be the future?

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May 20, 2022
American Life, Technology, War in Ukraine

In Defense of Anonymous Speech Online and the Freedom to Oppose the War in Ukraine

Why are we willing to publish articles written by anonymous authors? Are we Russian assets? Duped by Russia? Reflexively pro-Russian?

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May 13, 2022
American Life, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Parish Life, ROCOR, War in Ukraine

NPR’s Miss Extremist

Behind the NPR cheap shot against ROCOR is Odette Yousef. Who is she and how did little ROCOR attract her attention?

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May 8, 2022
Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, War in Ukraine

What is the “Russian World Heresy”? Is Patriarch Kirill a Heretic?

An analysis of the supposed heresy of “Russian World” teaching. Does the condemned teaching bear any resemblance to Patriarch Kirill’s teaching?

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May 4, 2022
American Life, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

12 Reasons for Christians to Avoid All Pro-War Demonstrations Concerning Ukraine

Protesting in favor of Ukraine doesn’t save lives or help end the war. Doing so prolongs the suffering and empowers the global elite. Deeply immoral.

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April 27, 2022
American Life, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

The Weaponization of Moral Outrage to Support the War in Ukraine

Keeping Westerners outraged over the morality of the Ukrainian War gives cover to all those exploiting it for their own immoral purposes.

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April 14, 2022
Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, War in Ukraine

Is Russia Really Fighting a “Holy War” in Ukraine?

The charge is that Patriarch Kirill has blessed an aggressive, unjust “holy war” in Ukraine to protect Orthodoxy. Not even close.

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April 8, 2022
Culture War, War in Ukraine

Q & A on the War in Ukraine

We have been inundated with questions over Ukraine on social media. This article provides better answers than possible on a social platform.

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April 6, 2022
Abortion, Culture War, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, War in Ukraine

The War in Ukraine as a Tool for Progressive Revolution Against Orthodoxy

Progressive Western “Orthodox” exploit the Ukrainian tragedy to discredit the authentic Christian Faith and transform the Orthodox Church.

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