Archbishop Elpidophoros’ Misplaced Priorities
Archbishop Elpidophoros is a very ambitious man. His own success, and not the Orthodox Faith, is clearly at the top of his personal agenda.
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The Way to Schism Part 2: Fake Ecumenical Unions
Can Christians who disagree over key doctrines still unite around a common chalice? Maybe they can, and maybe that “unity” can even extend to non-Christians. Welcome to the post-dogmatic world of modern religion, where we all follow “many paths” to the same God.
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The Dangers of Vaccines and Some Pieces of Practical Advice
Do vaccines really improve our God-given immune systems? Or are they a physically harmful medical scam that we should avoid if we can, and mitigate the impacts if we can’t?
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The Way to Schism Part 1: Ordination of a Female “Orthodox” Deacon
Will the “ordination” of a female deacon in Africa be the precedent for more such ordinations? Can Orthodox unity be preserved if local Churches depart from Orthodox consensus? Is it possible that modernization and schism are the real goals?
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Orthodoxy: Looking Back on COVID and Ahead to Disease X
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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The Left’s Subversion of American Orthodoxy
The new “Renovationists” and their assault on Fr. John Whiteford and the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
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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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America is Owned by Oligarchs with Nicholas from Orthodox Reflections
Nicholas joined Buck Johnson’s Counterflow podcast to explore American Oligarchy in business and politics.
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Now That You’re Awake: 110 Things You Can Do
They say you can’t fight city hall, but the local level is actually where you can be the most effective in political organizing. Seek God while you try to improve your own community.
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The Great Shift: Dynamics of Ecclesial Authority After COVID
The failures of Orthodox Christian leadership during COVID have never been repented of, nor have the bishops promised to do better next time. Many Orthodox Christians are facing a crisis of confidence as we face talk of new “vaccines” and new restrictions. Hierarchs and clergy cannot pretend it is 2019 and all is well.
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