Theology Archives - Page 8 of 9 - Orthodox Reflections

Christ separating the sheep from the goats

September 15, 2020

God’s Great Reset through Eucharistic Fire

The controversies in Canada over Holy Communion are leading to a great “reset” in which God is testing and preparing the Truly Faithful.

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September 14, 2020

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Science, Theology, Western Civilization

Orthodoxy Belongs in Religion, Not Science

Orthodox Christianity is revelation. It is frequently beyond our rational understanding. Science is a method, and reason must always prevail.

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September 8, 2020

American Life, Protests, Theology, Western Civilization

African Americans Must Look to Orthodoxy for Peace in a Violent America

Riots and racial conflicts are NOT the normal of human interactions. We must return to an objective normal – Christ’s normal.

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August 29, 2020

Ecumenism, Theology

Orthodox Reflections and Ecumenism

Explaining the use of Coptic Christians as an example in an article on the dangers of the Christian Faith.

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August 6, 2020

Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Theology

Exposing the Illogic of Going from One to Many Communion Spoons

An academic priest challenged traditional Orthodox communion using illogical and cherry-picked examples. Here a writer defends the Faith.

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August 4, 2020

Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Theology

Christian Orthodoxy Teaches Divine Use Transforms Matter

The teaching of Orthodoxy is that use of matter for Divine purposes transforms it forever beyond the ordinary. St. Symeon is one saint that confirms this.

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July 28, 2020

Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Ecumenism, Parish Life, Theology

Tradition is More Meaningful Than English Speakers Understand

“Tradition” in Greek carries meanings and connotations that the English language has lost or obscured. To preserve the faith, we need the full meaning.

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July 17, 2020

Communion, Contact the Bishops, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, OCA, Parish Life, Theology

The Real Issue in Toronto is Not the Snitches but an Archbishop Refusing to Defend the Faith

Why did a Greek Archbishop allow secular authorities to dictate how a Mystery of the Church is performed? And why are so many other Bishops surrendering also?

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Archbishop Elpidophoros with multiple communion spoons

July 16, 2020

Communion, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Parish Life, Theology

Is There a Dark Agenda Behind Multiple Communion Spoons in Canada?

Greeks in Toronto push back against communion bans followed by introduction of multiple spoons. What is the agenda driving this, and how bad could it be?

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July 15, 2020

Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Communion, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Greek Archdiocese, Parish Life, Protests, Theology

Viral Videos Show the Growing Rift Between Greek Orthodox Clergy and Laity

Parishioners at St. George Greek Orthodox Church voiced rebellion against innovations in communion. Covid-19 is causing a massive rift in Orthodox Churches.

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