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.

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.

January 23, 2023

American Life, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Western Civilization

A Hockey Player Stands Alone – The Deafening Silence of Western Orthodox Christians

When Orthodox Christians take brave stands, suffer persecution, tell uncomfortable truths – why don’t other Orthodox support them?

January 16, 2023

American Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Western Civilization

Preparing for Hard Times: Forging Relationships and Skills to Survive

Civilizational collapse is a frequent historical occurrence. It can be survived, but you need to pray and think about how before the crisis.

January 13, 2023

American Life, Culture War, Technology, Western Civilization

Christian Tech Company Suspended from UpWork for Religious Beliefs

If you call evil what it is, then you run the risk of being cancelled in ways that can be very painful. Just one more example of that.

January 4, 2023

Abortion, American Life, Culture War, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Science, Technology, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Understanding The Political Religion of “Woke”

Western Civilization is not beset by multiple political movements. All are part of the political religion of Woke. For True Believers, politics is religion and religion is politics. In a sacred war, there can be no limits.

November 18, 2022

American Life, Culture War, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

World War “Trans” and Western Christian Persecution

A well-funded and coordinated effort is under way to create a counterfeit Orthodox Christianity, leading to the persecution of the real Faith.

October 12, 2022

American Life, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Theology, Western Civilization

Archbishop Elpidophoros Lies About Baptism While Endorsing Surrogacy and Same-Sex Marriage

Archbishop Elpidophoros lied about Orthodox Baptism to justify baptizing children of a same-sex couple born of immoral surrogacy.

September 16, 2022

American Life, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church, Western Civilization

God Save the King!

Many Westerners, particularly Americans, take Democracy for granted. On the death of the British Queen, let us take a fresh look at the spiritual, political, and economic ramifications of both Monarchy and Democracy.