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?
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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