A Theology of Fear
Wouldn’t the loving pastoral practice be helping those who are fearful put away fear, rather than encouraging it by changing how we worship?
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The Parish Life category explores the joys, challenges, and practical realities of Orthodox Christian life within the local parish. From worship, stewardship, and fellowship to leadership, evangelism, and community building, these articles offer insights to help clergy and laity cultivate healthy, Christ-centered parish communities.
Sign the Petition – Let the Bishops Hear From You About COVID Restrictions!
Orthodox Bishops make decisions materially affecting the practice of the Faith justified by our health, our safety, and our fear. They need to hear from us!
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Why Are the Orthodox Fiddling While Earth Burns? An Open Letter to Bishops and Priests
Face masks and other innovations in 2,000-year-old worship will never disappear, unless Church leaders vanquish them boldly and loudly.
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No Orthodox Papacy Means Stability for the Faith
Since the Great Schism, Papal pretensions have caused division in Christendom over innovations. Orthodox conciliarity preserves true Faith.
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Attack of the Orthodox Karens
The Orthodox Church survived persecution by Rome, Islam, and Communism. But can the Orthodox Church survive Karen?
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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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Archbishop Elpidophoros, Ecumenism, and Orthodox Jurisdictional Unity
How could we unite with Rome, with whom we have so many differences, when we can’t unite our own jurisdictions of one Orthodox Faith?
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Local Parishes, Local Communities, and Orthodoxy for All
Is the Orthodox Faith meant to be a niche religion for ethnic believers and a few converts? Or is meant for every one in every town?
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Public Criticism of Orthodox Bishops by the Faithful – Responding to Letters from Priests
For the Orthodox Faithful who are sincere in their faith, public criticism of bishops does not come easy. So why is it happening?
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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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