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Category: Western Civilization

April 3, 2024
American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Covid Persecution, Jurisdictions, Parish Life, ROCOR, Roman Catholic Church, Western Civilization, Western Rite

Why Western Rite?

Are there any valid reasons for the Orthodox Church to support Western Rite Orthodoxy? It is past time for Orthodox Christians to have a serious dialogue on this question.

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March 25, 2024
Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Western Civilization

The Greek Revolution of 1821 Remains Incomplete

What did the Greek Revolution of 1821 achieve? Was it betrayed by the Western powers and Greek traitors? Why?

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March 21, 2024
American Life, Culture War, Orthodox International Relations, Parish Life, Western Civilization

Red States Are Lurching Toward Antichrist

It is easy to see that laws against “antisemitism” arising in Red States threaten religious and civil liberties. But how many of us realize they prepare the way for the Antichrist as well?

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March 5, 2024
American Life, Literature & Film, Prayer and Spirituality, Technology, Western Civilization

The Persistence of Christlike Figures in Pop Culture

No matter how far the West drifts from Christianity, self-sacrificing heroes reminiscent of Christ continue to recur in our popular culture. Whether we recognize it explicitly or not, all of us are in need of a Savior.

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February 20, 2024
American Life, Economics & Finance, Prayer and Spirituality, Western Civilization

The Answer to the Riddle of Modern Despair – We Live in Babylon

Many are tempted to blame economic and social problems for our epidemic of modern despair. They contribute, but the real causes are spiritual. As is the solution.

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February 14, 2024
American Life, Comparative Religion, Culture War, Western Civilization

Is Christian Morality Anything Special?

Atheists contend that morality arises without God, and that the moral tradition of Christianity is neither unique in history, nor even beneficial.

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January 16, 2024
American Life, Economics & Finance, Western Civilization

What Would Make US Billionaires More Generous?

Wealth inequality in the US is even worse than in pre-Christian Rome. The billionaires appear generous by some measures, but a huge percentage of their giving is channeled into sham funds that actually increase their own wealth. How can we encourage the rich to do better?

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January 12, 2024
Abortion, American Life, Culture War, Palestinian Rights, Western Civilization

Does Rabbinic Judaism Need Enemies to Survive?

Many Jewish leaders, both religious and secular, have argued that Jews need enemies–that without antisemitism, Rabbinic Judaism cannot survive.

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November 17, 2023
American Life, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, Theology, Western Civilization

Orthodox Christianity and Zionism are Morally Incompatible

Despite efforts to “link” the two faiths via the phrase “Judeo-Christian”, Orthodox Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism are incompatible religiously, morally, and culturally. As is Orthodoxy with “Christian Zionism”.

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November 15, 2023
American Life, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, Western Civilization

Can Christians Support the Intentional Murder of Civilians in War?

If you would live as a Christian, die as a Christian, and gain eternal life as a Christian, then your Christian conscience must guide you in all things. Even in how you wage war.

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