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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.

Temptation of Christ
September 21, 2020
American Life, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Theology, Western Civilization

Freemasonry and the Rise of Ecumenism in the Orthodox Church

Freemasonry stands condemned as an occult religion. Even so, secret Freemason patriarchs started the ecumenical movement in the Church.

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Source of Authority
September 14, 2020
American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Science, Theology, Western Civilization

Orthodoxy Belongs in Religion, Not Science

Orthodox Christianity is revelation. It is frequently beyond our rational understanding. Science is a method, and reason must always prevail.

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September 10, 2020
American Life, Parish Life, Western Civilization

Local Parishes, Local Communities, and Orthodoxy for All

Is the Orthodox Faith meant to be a niche religion for ethnic believers and a few converts? Or is meant for every one in every town?

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African hierarchs
September 8, 2020
American Life, Protests, Theology, Western Civilization

African Americans Must Look to Orthodoxy for Peace in a Violent America

Riots and racial conflicts are NOT the normal of human interactions. We must return to an objective normal – Christ’s normal.

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American Flag Flames
August 25, 2020
American Life, Parish Life, Western Civilization

America Desperately Needs Christian Community

Americans are increasingly socially isolated and oppressed on all sides. Our cities are on fire. How did we get here and what now?

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traditional-catholic-mass
August 16, 2020
American Life, Roman Catholic Church, Western Civilization

A Would-be Convert Looks at Roman Catholicism

As an American looking for the historic Christian Faith, my first stop was Roman Catholicism. The Roman Church was just not what I imagined.

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Hagia Sophia
August 5, 2020
Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Orthodox International Relations, Western Civilization

Turkish Author Condemns Cultural Vandalism Transforming Hagia Sophia

A Turkish author explains transforming Hagia Sophia into a mosque is an act of cultural vandalism and barbarism.

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russian church altar
July 7, 2020
American Life, Roman Catholic Church, Western Civilization

The Beauty of Christianity Can Transform America

If Europe had been Southern Baptist, why visit? The old buildings are quaint and the castles kind of cool. But the real beauty is in the churches.

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