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.
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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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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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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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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When Orthodox Christians take brave stands, suffer persecution, tell uncomfortable truths – why don’t other Orthodox support them?
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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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A well-funded and coordinated effort is under way to create a counterfeit Orthodox Christianity, leading to the persecution of the real Faith.
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The Orthodox Church is a missionary Church. The Church transformed the ancient world, converted the pagans, and can work the same miracle today.
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The foundation of Western Civilization is the Orthodox Church. That connection was lost, and our culture declined. Our culture can be reclaimed.
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No “Orthodox” culture ever dropped down from Heaven. All “Orthodox” cultures are so only after native cultures were transformed by the Gospel.
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