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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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September 12, 2022
American Life, Culture War, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Western Civilization

Headscarves in the Orthodox Church: Holy Tradition & Practice vs. Modern Feelings

Holy Tradition includes the Holy Scriptures, Church Fathers, Holy Services, and hymnody of the Church taken together.

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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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August 1, 2022
Greek Archdiocese Canada, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology, Western Civilization

Canada’s Spiritual Crisis: A Report from the Front Lines

Countries descend into tyranny because their people have forgotten God. Our only hope of restoration is through prayer and repentance.

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