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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 20, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Death and Dying, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Theology, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials, Western Civilization

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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July 13, 2021
American Life, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Theology, Western Civilization

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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July 8, 2021
American Life, Theology, Western Civilization

Evangelicalism and Inconvenient Christian History

Growing up, I learned that Evangelicalism can’t explain the basics of the Christian faith. Doing so meant acknowledging inconvenient history.

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July 1, 2021
American Life, Protests, Western Civilization

LEGO is Promoting LGBTQ Propaganda to Kids – You Should be Concerned

Multi-billion dollar corporations are marketing LGBTQ propaganda to kids. The effects are disturbing. Time to stop it.

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April 30, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Protests, Theology, Western Civilization

Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Defends Orthodoxy Against Covid Restrictions

Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou rejects changes to Orthodox tradition being pushed by governments around the world in the name of “Covid.”

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April 23, 2021
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Health Care, Parish Life, Theology, Western Civilization

My People Are Destroyed For Lack Of Knowledge

God’s protection from evil is often provided through dispensed wisdom. COVID is revealing what sort of ignorant people we have become.

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March 26, 2021
American Life, Parish Life, Theology, Western Civilization

Orthodoxy Must Still Defend Women and Children

The Orthodox Faith of today is the same that transformed the classical world, created childhood, and declared the personhood of women.

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March 1, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology, Western Civilization

Saving the World from the Fear of Death

COVID quarantine policies almost killed my elderly Dad. Either we overcome our fear of death, or it will destroy us.

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February 4, 2021
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Orthodox International Relations, Theology, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Western Civilization

Only Orthodox Christianity Can Defend Human Freedom

Either man is made in the image and likeness of God, thus with inalienable rights, or he is a clever ape with no more value than a beast.

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January 29, 2021
Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Masks / Facial Coverings, Western Civilization

St. Dionysius’ Paschal Encyclical – Orthodox Faith in Time of Plague

St. Dionysius’ Paschal Encyclical about persecution and plague forces us to acknowledge we are closer to the heathens than to the Christians.

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