The Best Help for Haiti
Haiti is again descending into violent madness. Are the roots of the problems religious in nature? If so, what can be done to help Haitians?
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The Persistence of Christlike Figures in Pop Culture
No matter how far the West drifts from Christianity, self-sacrificing heroes reminiscent of Christ continue to recur in our popular culture. Whether we recognize it explicitly or not, all of us are in need of a Savior.
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The Answer to the Riddle of Modern Despair – We Live in Babylon
Many are tempted to blame economic and social problems for our epidemic of modern despair. They contribute, but the real causes are spiritual. As is the solution.
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The First Amendment Has Got to Go!
Was the First Amendment intended to protect Christianity, or neuter it? Now that interpretation of the First Amendment puts Satanic statues on public display, is it time for it to go?
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What Would Make US Billionaires More Generous?
Wealth inequality in the US is even worse than in pre-Christian Rome. The billionaires appear generous by some measures, but a huge percentage of their giving is channeled into sham funds that actually increase their own wealth. How can we encourage the rich to do better?
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The Orthodox Bishops in the United States Act Culturally Illiterate
There seems to be quite a fair amount of cultural tone-deafness and historical ignorance amidst the episcopacy of the various Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States, greatly harming our missionary efforts.
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The Holiest Days on Americanism’s Calendar
American holidays tend to be superficial and uninspiring. We Orthodox have much to teach our fellow Americans this time of year.
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America Isn’t Dying: It’s Already Dead
How does one build a healthy society with no basis but fictitious Enlightenment constructs? Even worse, how does getting back to the precepts that already failed make anything better?
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The Cultural War Over the Calendar
The whole month of August in California is dedicated to the liturgical celebration of Transgenderism. Where we can, we need to embrace our Christian culture while it is still possible.
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Riches to Rags
In a materialistic society, honor goes to those achieving great wealth. Within Orthodox Christianity, exalted are the riches of poverty.
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