Category: Western Civilization

The Western Civilization category examines the history, ideas, institutions, and cultural developments that have shaped the modern Western world through the lens of Orthodox Christianity. Articles explore the influence of the Roman Empire, the Great Schism, the Protestant Reformation, the Enlightenment, nationalism, capitalism, secularism, democracy, individualism, and other movements that have transformed Western society and its understanding of faith, morality, and human nature. Drawing on Holy Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the historical tradition of the Orthodox Church, this collection offers thoughtful analysis of Western philosophy, politics, economics, culture, and religion while comparing them with the historic Christian worldview preserved in Orthodoxy. Readers will find in-depth discussions of the spiritual foundations of civilization, the challenges facing the modern West, and the enduring relevance of Orthodox Christianity in responding to contemporary cultural and societal issues.

June 9, 2023

American Life, Culture War, LGBTQ+, Literature & Film, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Collective Guilt: A Theology of the Jewish Culture as Continuous Deicide

Judaism is a religion and a related culture with tremendous influence in the West. All Americans, particularly Orthodox, should understand both better.

June 2, 2023

American Life, Culture War, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, Parish Life, Western Civilization

An Open Letter to Our Shepherds

An Orthodox iconographer calls on Orthodox Bishops to wake up and lead us against the forces of Woke before its too late. Includes original cartoons.

May 18, 2023

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, LGBTQ+, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

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?

April 24, 2023

American Life, Western Civilization

Preparing for Hard Times, Part 2

In areas in the American West, the deterioration of farmland is visible to the naked eye. Many crises are coming to a head. Are you ready?

March 31, 2023

Technology, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

The US Government is Much More Dangerous Than TikTok

The RESTRICT Act is about way more than TikTok. Combined with other digital trends, it is downright frightening in an Orwellian fashion.

February 28, 2023

American Life, Science, Technology, Western Civilization

Our Resignation to Mass Surveillance

A government and tech insider ponders the creation of our digital prison. Why is there so little resistance to the loss of our privacy rights? Why is a privacy rights expert so concerned about Diia – a mobile app, web portal, and brand of e-governance in Ukraine that was developed through U.S. funding?

February 6, 2023

American Life, Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Comparative Religion from an Orthodox Perspective, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Science, Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church, Theology, Western Civilization

Gnosticism is the Root of Modernity

Our modern world is so thoroughly permeated with Gnostic ideas that we fail to even notice them. Even when they infect the Holy Orthodox Church.

February 2, 2023

American Life, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, Western Civilization

Who is Really Marginalized, LGBTQ+ or Christians?

Woke Dogma says LGBTQ+ are marginalized while traditional Christians have cultural power. Then why doesn’t it work that way in reality? In the real world, every single source of secular power favors LGBTQ+ and silences Christians.