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.
The murder of Charlie Kirk has highlighted the glaring problem America has with Rabbinic Jewish influence over many aspects of government, culture, and society. The New Testament warned us about the consequences.
Read more →
Francis of Assisi is one of the few figures in the post-Orthodox West that bears even a slight resemblance to humanity’s first parents before the Fall, or to the many Orthodox saints throughout Church history who regained the ‘fragrance of Paradise’. Unfortunately, he is an unreliable spiritual guide.
Read more →
Following his brutal murder, Charlie Kirk has passed to his eternal reward. Now begins the brutal battle over his legacy.
Read more →
What is the true nature of Orthodox Christianity, and is the faith compatible with Oriental practices such as Zen Buddhism?
Read more →
Many traditionalists tout a return to Roman Catholicism as a way to renew a declining Western world. Returning to a deficient, non-Apostolic faith will not help.
Read more →
Islam is dying on its own. The West needs to get out of the way and let it happen. No modern day crusade is needed.
Read more →
As American Orthodox Christians, do we seek to truly evangelize our nation? Or, are we distracted by nostalgic dreams of a by-gone past?
Read more →
So-called “conservatives” are so anxious to “own the libs” that they are willing to embrace an ad campaign that not long ago would be considered softcore porn. This is not Orthodox Christianity.
Read more →
If Israel and the West Israel are in a fight to the death with Islam, why do we fund jihadis and watch passively as they murder Christians?
Read more →
The rising techno elite has discovered vitalism in an attempt to revive a crumbling Western Civilization, just as Seraphim Rose predicted. Orthodox Christianity offers a better way.
Read more →