7 Ways to Fight the Rising Anti-Orthodox Narrative
In an era of misinformation and secular hostility, Orthodox Christians must confront distorted narratives online and in the media.
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Astroturfing Tradition: Attempting to Invent a Southern Orthodoxy
In a consumerist age, when every niche group spawns its own “culture,” are we preserving authentic Orthodox Tradition? Or do movements such as the Philip Ludwell III Orthodox Fellowship threaten to make our drift away from authenticity even worse?
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A False Martyr and a True Martyr
Americans often believe their country is the Christian Church and Lincoln is a righteous martyr. A little comparison to reality proves both points are false.
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A Message to Orthodox Hierarchs on Masculinity from Three Orthodox Christian Men
An Orthodox bishop finally responded to the ongoing slew of MSM articles casting aspersions on the growth of the Orthodox Church, especially among young men. Unfortunately, he is a bishop in the wrong country focusing on the wrong message.
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No More ROCOR Coffee for Sister Vassa
The ROCOR Synod is commended for dealing with Barbara Lerin, formerly Sister Vassa. Support for persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church cannot be tolerated.
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How Involved Can Orthodox Christians be in Moneylending and Modern Finance?
If usury is a sin, but our entire modern economy is based on it, how are Orthodox Christians to live godly lives?
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The Question of the Western Rite
A critical response to Fr. James Krueger’s article on Orthodox Reflections concerning the validity of Western Rite Orthodoxy.
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“Men Without Chests”: The Metaphor for Our Times
For Orthodox Christians, ecumenism — interreligious unity — is prohibited. Because there is only one Christ, there is only one Church. Therefore, praying with, worshipping with, or sharing Holy Communion with other groups, including Roman Catholics, is heretical. But the relentless ecumenists are inside the gates, so now what?
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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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