An analysis of “Americanism” as a competing civic religion shaped by Enlightenment ideals, nationalism, consumer culture, and liberal democracy, contrasted with Orthodox Christian understandings of truth, personhood, and spiritual life. The article explores how modern American identity can function as a substitute gospel that reshapes moral vision and religious commitment.
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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.
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As Orthodox Christians who lived through some of the worst decisions ever made by our hierarchs, we need to keep telling our stories about COVID. Pandemics are not going away.
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Orthodox Christianity’s record during COVID was mixed, but heroic resistance did abound. There are many reasons to have confidence that Orthodoxy will stand even stronger during “Disease X”. We look back at the good and the bad from COVID, examine what we have learned since, and look ahead to the future.
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Ecumenical engagement with Anglicanism is increasing. A former Episcopal priest issues a sobering, personal warning to his Orthodox family about the dangers.
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To be Orthodox requires real-life participation in a community of believers. Why is the most ancient Christian Faith so discussed online? Is that a good thing? With online content, how does a Christian separate the wheat from the chaff?
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Why did a non-administrative assembly suddenly decide a priest notable for his adherence to Orthodoxy was more important than all the other problems in America and Orthodoxy?
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Accommodating the “subjective personal truth” of a “trans” child is the most unscientific thing possible. Time to acknowledge the elephants in the room.
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Our modern world is so thoroughly permeated with Gnostic ideas that we fail to even notice them. Even when they infect the Holy Orthodox Church.
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Woke Dogma says LGBTQ+ are marginalized while traditional Christians have cultural power. Then why doesn’t it work that way in reality? In the real world, every single source of secular power favors LGBTQ+ and silences Christians.
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