evolution Archives - Orthodox Reflections

September 25, 2025

Orthodox Akathists, Prayer and Spirituality

Akathist to our Forefathers Adam and Eve

Let us sing words of praise with faith to God’s chosen creation, Adam, our first ancestor, together with Eve, who was created from his rib. Even though they fell from Paradise, through the work of the New Adam and the second Eve who came into the world, they received salvation and were lifted up to Heaven. First created Adam and Eve, pray for us your children who cry out to you: Rejoice, Adam and Eve, crown of Creation and beauty of the universe!

Read more →

September 25, 2025

Comparative Religion, Science, The Western Series: How Western Beliefs Changed the Original Gospel Message, Theology, Western Civilization

Part I of the Western Series: Approach to Wisdom

First of an 11 part series on the Orthodox Christian faith written primarily for Western Christians. This installment contrasts Eastern from Western approaches to Wisdom, knowing Christ, and the resulting difference in mindset and beliefs.

Read more →

February 28, 2025

Economics & Finance, Palestinian Rights, Science, Technology, Uncategorized, Western Civilization

Building The Kingdom of God on Earth

Millennialism, in all its forms, is the curse of the modern world. Whether we believe we can perfect society, or fulfill prophecy to force Jesus to come back, the fruits of this heresy are always rotten. Yet for Americans captivated by thoughts of our own unlimited potential, there is nothing else nearly so attractive as a philosophy.

Read more →

February 25, 2025

Science, Technology, Theology, Uncategorized

AI and a New Humanity

At the core of Progressivism was always a belief in a future Utopia created by technocratic elites using revolutionary technological advancements. Such a religious belief becomes ever more dangerous with the advent of AI.

Read more →

October 9, 2024

Theology, Western Civilization

Why Matthean Priority Matters

If Matthew is not the first gospel written, then the whole Christian religion is a lie. Academia is mostly groupthink that too often abandons Tradition.

Read more →

September 11, 2023

American Life, Culture War, Science, Western Civilization

I’m Not an Atheist But I Play One on TV

My body is nothing but an extremely complex arrangement of chemicals. In the vernacular – I am nothing but highly organized dirt. I don’t like this, even though it’s true. My life is nothing more than an extremely complex chemical reaction within that highly organized dirt. All my life functions are nothing but chemical reactions. It doesn’t seem that way, but it must be true.

Read more →

July 10, 2023

Culture War, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+

The Episcopal Church—A Cautionary Tale

Ecumenical engagement with Anglicanism is increasing. A former Episcopal priest issues a sobering, personal warning to his Orthodox family about the dangers.

Read more →

May 23, 2023

Culture War, Science, Technology, Theology

Evolution And the Abolition of Christian Mankind

Darwinian Evolution is an unscientific belief system, incompatible with Christianity, that leads to the abolition of humankind.

Read more →

May 11, 2023

Culture War, Economics & Finance, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, LGBTQ+, Science, Technology

Transgenderism, Transhumanism, and the Top-down Revolution to Transform Humanity

Transgenderism did not just happen. It was a carefully crafted, top-down revolution financed by billionaires and major industries. Why did this happen?

Read more →