Not the Roman Empire
American Orthodox: The year is 2026, not 540.
We do not live in a Christian empire. We are not destined to follow a Christian emperor into a glorious battle — or whatever else you may imagine.
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Amy Coney Barrett is a Symptom – Not the Disease
Examine Patrick Henry’s warnings about the U.S. Constitution and explore an Orthodox Christian critique of America’s constitutional order, arguing that today’s judicial conflicts reflect deeper flaws in the nation’s founding principles.
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The Orthodox Threat to the American Status Quo
What happens when Orthodox Christianity confronts the assumptions of modern American culture? Discover why those who challenge the status quo are first ignored, then ridiculed, then opposed—and how truth ultimately prevails through faith, perseverance, and spiritual conviction.
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250 Years Reveals the Essence of Americanism
As America marks 250 years since its founding, this article examines the deeper essence of Americanism through history, culture, politics, and faith. From the nation’s founding ideals to its modern contradictions, discover an Orthodox Christian perspective on what America has become and the beliefs that continue to shape its identity.
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Being a Military Family in the Age of Trump
An Orthodox Christian reflection on the fears, tensions, and moral struggles faced as a family with an adult son serving in the military during the Trump era. This article explores faith, war, political uncertainty, and the emotional burden carried by families seeking to remain faithful to Christ amid modern American conflict and division.
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Protestants Lacking in Discernment: Ben Franklin Edition
Examine the spiritual dangers of historical ignorance and misplaced admiration in this thought-provoking Orthodox critique of Benjamin Franklin and American Protestant culture. “Protestants Lacking in Discernment: Ben Franklin Edition” challenges readers to reconsider the religious and moral legacy of one of America’s most celebrated Founding Fathers through the lens of Orthodox Christian discernment, tradition, and historical truth. Discover reflections on Freemasonry, Enlightenment values, and the contrast between modern American religion and authentic historic Christianity.
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