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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.

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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vaccine passport
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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January 13, 2021
American Life, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Western Civilization

For Your Safety – Never Talk to Police!

Christians often feel obligated to answer police questions. This is not a moral issue. For your own safety and others, always remain silent.

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Orthodox Church Ark Salvation
December 1, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Protests, Roman Catholic Church, Western Civilization

COVID Lockdowns Prove New Christian Leaders Are Needed

Christian bishops still endorse lockdowns despite their horrific impacts and lack of benefits. True shepherds are needed to lead the fight.

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Pope with pachamama
November 17, 2020
American Life, Ecumenism, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Roman Catholic Church, Theology, Western Civilization

No Orthodox Papacy Means Stability for the Faith

Since the Great Schism, Papal pretensions have caused division in Christendom over innovations. Orthodox conciliarity preserves true Faith.

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November 9, 2020
American Life, Orthodox International Relations, Protests, Western Civilization

The Divorce of American Conservatism and the National Security / Intelligence State

For decades the United States has lavishly funded national security agencies that overthrew foreign governments. Now it is our turn.

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October 7, 2020
Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Western Civilization

Is Freemasonry Systemic in the Greek Orthodox Church?

Since the fall of Constantinople, Greece has endured many betrayals. Is Freemasonry embedded in her Church the ultimate one?

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judas-getting-30-pieces of silver
October 2, 2020
Economics & Finance, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church, Theology, Western Civilization

The Theft That Theologians Always Overlook

Theologians want to help the poor and the downtrodden, and rightly so. But there is one theft from every worker they seem to always ignore.

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