A Case of Phony Conservatism in Louisiana
Explore Christian conservatism, stewardship, neighborliness, and the common good—and why corporate power and unchecked individualism challenge traditional conservative principles.
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Looking at the World from Mount Athos
Explore an Orthodox Christian vision of agrarian life, organic agriculture, local communities, and spiritual freedom rooted in the theology of the Logos, the teachings of the Church Fathers, prayer, fasting, and the natural order created by God.
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The Anti-Gospel of Americanism
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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The Gulag Is Being Prepared in the US by the Left and the Right
Freedom of speech is under attack from both ‘sides’ of the political spectrum. Will A.G.I. emerge as the arbiter and enforcer of acceptable speech?
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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.
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Saint Brigid vs the Tech Bros
Tech Bros with influence over President Trump are pushing a materialist, techno religion. Orthodox Christians, following the examples of our blessed saints and Our Lord, must show the world a better way.
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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.
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Riches to Rags
In a materialistic society, honor goes to those achieving great wealth. Within Orthodox Christianity, exalted are the riches of poverty.
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