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March 1, 2021

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology, Western Civilization

Saving the World from the Fear of Death

COVID quarantine policies almost killed my elderly Dad. Either we overcome our fear of death, or it will destroy us.

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February 24, 2021

American Life, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Why We Fear the Horrible Orthodox Bishop and His Brethren

We have accepted that bishops can require whatever they choose as prerequisites to attend liturgy and receive – a very dangerous situation.

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February 11, 2021

American Life, Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Greek Archdiocese Canada

Defend the Orthodox Faith or Go Broke

Poor leadership created a financial crisis forcing the possible sale of Greek Churches in Toronto. All Orthodox Christians must take heed.

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February 3, 2021

American Life, Covid Persecution, Jurisdictions, Parish Life, Theology

Orthodox Priests Joining the Fight Will Change Everything

After almost a year of poor leadership by the bishops, Orthodox priests are finding their voices to speak up on behalf of the Faith!

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December 18, 2020

American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Health Care, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Orthodox Bishops Join Politicians in COVID Hypocrisy

Hypocrisy is rampant as politicians, health officials, and Christian clergy ignore COVID rules they demand we follow as a moral duty.

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December 14, 2020

American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life

Faith Over Fear – Apostolic Boldness in the Age of COVID

Orthodox Christian Bishops seem to have embraced the new normal. We need apostolic boldness to shake off fear and preach Christ!

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Executive Committee Assembly Orthodox Bishops

December 8, 2020

American Life, Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Masks / Facial Coverings, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Theology, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

The Error of Blind Obedience to Bishops – According to the Saints of the Orthodox Church

A Greek doctor of history explores the limits of obedience to Orthodox clergy who are in error. Blindly following makes us culpable as well.

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December 7, 2020

American Life, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Death and Dying, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Theology

A Theology of Fear

Wouldn’t the loving pastoral practice be helping those who are fearful put away fear, rather than encouraging it by changing how we worship?

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December 4, 2020

American Life, Contact the Bishops, Jurisdictions, Masks / Facial Coverings, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Vaccine / Informed Consent

Sign the Petition – Let the Bishops Hear From You About COVID Restrictions!

Orthodox Bishops make decisions materially affecting the practice of the Faith justified by our health, our safety, and our fear. They need to hear from us!

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December 1, 2020

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Jurisdictions, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Orthodox International Relations, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops, Protests, Roman Catholic Church, Western Civilization

COVID Lockdowns Prove New Christian Leaders Are Needed

Christian bishops still endorse lockdowns despite their horrific impacts and lack of benefits. True shepherds are needed to lead the fight.

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