AI and the Image of the Beast at the End of the World
Now we envision partnering children with AI for life. An AI whose goals will be to make them as happy and successful as possible. What could go wrong?
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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.
Central Bank Digital Currency is the End of Freedom
The US is moving at high speed towards a Central Bank Digital Currency. What could that mean for personal and religious liberty?
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3 Harmful Myths Most Christians Believe About Judaism
What if some of the most important facts that American Christians think they know about Judaism and Jews are actually myths?
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Return of the Pagans
Christianity so decisively defeated Paganism, that little is even known about its daily religious practices and beliefs. So how could the demons be coming back?
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Collective Guilt: A Theology of the Jewish Culture as Continuous Deicide
Judaism is a religion and a related culture with tremendous influence in the West. All Americans, particularly Orthodox, should understand both better.
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An Open Letter to Our Shepherds
An Orthodox iconographer calls on Orthodox Bishops to wake up and lead us against the forces of Woke before its too late. Includes original cartoons.
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7 Reasons Why Global Orthodox Hierarchs Back the UOC Without Condemning Russia
Persecution of the true Orthodox Church in Ukraine is increasing. Global Orthodoxy rightly condemns it. Why not also condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? What do our Orthodox Hierarchs understand that so many critics don’t?
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Preparing for Hard Times, Part 2
In areas in the American West, the deterioration of farmland is visible to the naked eye. Many crises are coming to a head. Are you ready?
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The US Government is Much More Dangerous Than TikTok
The RESTRICT Act is about way more than TikTok. Combined with other digital trends, it is downright frightening in an Orwellian fashion.
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Our Resignation to Mass Surveillance
A government and tech insider ponders the creation of our digital prison. Why is there so little resistance to the loss of our privacy rights? Why is a privacy rights expert so concerned about Diia – a mobile app, web portal, and brand of e-governance in Ukraine that was developed through U.S. funding?
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