The Miracle-Hungry South
Discover the spiritual hunger gripping the American South—a deep longing for authentic miracles and divine intervention, long suppressed by Protestant skepticism and Enlightenment rationalism. In “The Miracle-Hungry South,” explore how historical figures like Luther, Calvin, and Hume diminished belief in ongoing miracles, leading to a spiritual wasteland and risky alternatives like Pentecostalism. Drawing on warnings from Fr. Seraphim Rose and the synergistic theology of the Orthodox Church, this article reveals why true miracle-working—rooted in apostolic tradition, deification, and human cooperation with God—thrives only in Orthodoxy. From St. John of Kronstadt to ancient saints, the Church offers the genuine source Southern souls crave. A compelling call for the baptism of the South into Orthodox Christianity amid modern confusion and liberalism’s failures. Ideal for inquirers, Southern Protestants seeking deeper faith, and anyone hungry for real spiritual revival.
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