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October 29, 2025
Comparative Religion, The Western Series: How Western Beliefs Changed the Original Gospel Message, Theology

Part IV of the Western Series: The Remedy for Sin

What is sin? We must first understand that, before we can understand how we reconcile with God to grow in His likeness.

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October 2, 2025
American Life, OCA, ROCOR

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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July 10, 2023
Culture War, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+

The Episcopal Church—A Cautionary Tale

Ecumenical engagement with Anglicanism is increasing. A former Episcopal priest issues a sobering, personal warning to his Orthodox family about the dangers.

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April 7, 2023
American Life, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Science

What is Holiness from the Orthodox Perspective?

Orthodox Christians are called to personal holiness through struggle. When we forget our calling, an empty life can lead to demonic oppression and mental illness.

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November 21, 2022
Communion, Parish Life, Theology

COVID Vaccines: Covenant With Death and Hell

The body and the soul are not separate in Orthodox Christianity. The physical and the spiritual are inextricably linked.

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September 28, 2022
American Life, Orthodox Missions, Parish Life, Theology

Understanding and Defending the Orthodox Faith

The Orthodox Church is true to the Bible, was founded by Christ, and has been led by the Holy Spirit for over 2,000 years.

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August 2, 2021
American Life, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Jurisdictions, Parish Life

Burning Bush Brotherhood Epistle to All

A brotherhood of Orthodox priests offer their sincere repentance for recent mistakes, call for changes, and promise to do better.

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10 Martyrs of Crete
August 28, 2020
American Life, Death and Dying, Parish Life, Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops

Christianity is Dangerous

Christianity is not safe. In fact, if done properly, Christianity is absolutely one of the most dangerous things imaginable.

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