Does Orthodox Christianity Teach “Works-Based” Salvation?
Does Orthodox Christianity really teach that you can “earn” your salvation through good works and/or participation in the sacraments?
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Explore articles by Nicholas, co-founder of Orthodox Reflections, examining Orthodox Christianity through the lens of theology, Church history, politics, economics, culture, and contemporary world events. This collection features in-depth analysis of American civilization, Christian Zionism, Western Christianity, the persecution of Orthodox Christians, geopolitical conflicts, Orthodox spirituality, and the relationship between faith and public life. Readers will find thoughtful commentary rooted in the Orthodox Christian tradition, along with apologetics, historical research, and critiques of modern ideologies that challenge the historic Christian faith. Whether addressing current events, theological controversies, or the enduring wisdom of the Holy Fathers, Nicholas presents a distinctly Orthodox perspective on the issues shaping the Church and the modern world.
For Orthodox Subversion, a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Over time, images work their way into our minds and transform our perceptions. The success of modern propaganda depends on that, as do efforts to transform the Orthodox Church into a “modern” version of herself.
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Does Rabbinic Judaism Need Enemies to Survive?
Many Jewish leaders, both religious and secular, have argued that Jews need enemies–that without antisemitism, Rabbinic Judaism cannot survive.
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Do Orthodox Want to Complain About Shallow American Culture, or Transform it?
Americans are bad at holidays. The Orthodox need to teach them, and reach our neighbors with the fullness of the Christian Faith.
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Orthodox Christianity and Zionism are Morally Incompatible
Despite efforts to “link” the two faiths via the phrase “Judeo-Christian”, Orthodox Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism are incompatible religiously, morally, and culturally. As is Orthodoxy with “Christian Zionism”.
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Can Christians Support the Intentional Murder of Civilians in War?
If you would live as a Christian, die as a Christian, and gain eternal life as a Christian, then your Christian conscience must guide you in all things. Even in how you wage war.
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4 Reasons to Support Palestinians, But Not Zionists or Hamas
Orthodox Christians worship the Prince of Peace. The conflict in Gaza pits two sides that both intentionally target civilians, with Orthodox Christians stuck in the middle. You can support Palestinians while rejecting the Zionists and Hamas.
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Counterflow with Buck Johnson Interviews Nicholas on the Myths Around Judaism
Nicholas talks with podcaster Buck Johnson about 3 Harmful Myths Most Christians Believe About Judaism. As a teenager, Buck attended a Christian Zionist church!
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7 Reasons Why Global Orthodox Hierarchs Back the UOC Without Condemning Russia
Persecution of the true Orthodox Church in Ukraine is increasing. Global Orthodoxy rightly condemns it. Why not also condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? What do our Orthodox Hierarchs understand that so many critics don’t?
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A Hockey Player Stands Alone – The Deafening Silence of Western Orthodox Christians
When Orthodox Christians take brave stands, suffer persecution, tell uncomfortable truths – why don’t other Orthodox support them?
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