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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.

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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July 8, 2022
American Life, Culture War, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox Ministries, Parish Life, Western Civilization

Raising Warriors for Christ

Orthodoxy exemplifies beautiful masculinity. In a “gender neutral” world, men are finding their way to the Church where we raise Warriors for Christ.

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June 17, 2022
American Life, Ecumenism, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Theology, Western Civilization

All Political Ideologies Are Incompatible With Orthodox Christianity

All ideologies are distortions of reality and lead away from truth towards obfuscation and lies. They are counterfeit religions.

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June 14, 2022
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology, Western Civilization

Let No One Fear Death: Orthodox Christian Leaders Respond to the Covid-19 Challenge

Freedom was proclaimed nearly 2000 years ago—freedom from the fear of death and bondage to the devil which results from it.

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May 4, 2022
American Life, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

12 Reasons for Christians to Avoid All Pro-War Demonstrations Concerning Ukraine

Protesting in favor of Ukraine doesn’t save lives or help end the war. Doing so prolongs the suffering and empowers the global elite. Deeply immoral.

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April 27, 2022
American Life, Culture War, Greek Archdiocese, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

The Weaponization of Moral Outrage to Support the War in Ukraine

Keeping Westerners outraged over the morality of the Ukrainian War gives cover to all those exploiting it for their own immoral purposes.

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March 25, 2022
American Life, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

6 Reasons to Stop Before You Criticize Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and the Russian Orthodox Church

The war in Ukraine is the subject of unrelenting propaganda that hides the real situation. All Christians should think and pray deeply before speaking.

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March 10, 2022
American Life, Economics & Finance, Orthodox International Relations, Technology, War in Ukraine, Western Civilization

Are You Ready for Poverty, Starvation, and Digital Control?

The War in Ukraine is about to become a tragedy of global proportions. Besides poverty and starvation, we also risk our freedom.

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