Western Rite Orthodoxy and Learning My Own American Culture
The foundation of Western Civilization is the Orthodox Church. That connection was lost, and our culture declined. Our culture can be reclaimed.
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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.
Academics Incorporating Leftist Dogma into Orthodox Christianity
Academics are trying to muddle teaching that is traditional and clear, while incorporating leftist dogma that is alien to the Orthodox Faith.
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An Eyewitness to the US Coup d’état in Ukraine Tells the Truth
An eyewitness to the beginning of the Ukrainian crisis exposes the truth of America’s dangerous support for neo-Nazis and ultranationalists.
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Get Thee Behind Me, Scientism (Transhumanism, Part Two)
Covid is a religious project driven by mega-rich pagans who seek immortality through transhumanism. They hope to overcome sickness and death by transforming what it means to be human for the elect while enslaving, disabling, or killing everyone else. Why are you complying?
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Bold Orthodox Leadership is Necessary to Avoid the COVID Backlash
The pandemic is over. People are rejecting the COVID narrative. A major backlash is brewing among an angry populace. Will Orthodoxy also suffer?
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Mitigating Abortion in a Fallen World – #onebabyatatime
An Orthodox physician considers abortion from her professional perspective and asks, “Would it better to focus on one baby at a time?”
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The Aborted “Bioethics” of Ancient Faith Radio’s Fr. John Parker & Dr. Ryan Sampson Nash
Even physicians were in the dark about widespread use of aborted fetal cells in medicines. Now we know – so what are we going to do about it?
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Orthodox Resistance to Vaccine Mandates: Men Have Become Wolves to Men
When leaders preach distorted worldly love they are nothing more than wolves in sheep’s clothing, Such love is full of rot and worldliness.
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COVID Vaccine Mandates: Is Elpidophoros on the Wrong Side of Patristic Tradition?
Archbishop Elpidophoros is wrong. There is a religious exemption for the COVID vaccine mandates. Without free will, there is no Orthodoxy.
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St. Bart’s Redux
Archbishop Elpidophoros was back at St. Bart’s Episcopal again. He is too experienced not to understand how his actions will be seen.
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