Skip to content

Orthodox Reflections

Free Speech for Orthodox Christians

  • Home
  • Podcasts
  • Important Categories
    • Orthodoxy vs. Western Christianity
    • Orthodox Akathists
    • Ecumenism
    • Health Care
    • Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church
    • Orthodox International Relations
    • War in Ukraine
    • Vaccine Mandate Essentials
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Tag: Walt Garlington

March 5, 2024
American Life, Literature & Film, Prayer and Spirituality, Technology, Western Civilization

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.

Read more →
February 20, 2024
American Life, Economics & Finance, Prayer and Spirituality, Western Civilization

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.

Read more →
January 29, 2024
American Life

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?

Read more →
January 16, 2024
American Life, Economics & Finance, Western Civilization

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?

Read more →
December 4, 2023
American Life, Greek Archdiocese, Orthodox Missions

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.

Read more →
November 20, 2023
American Life, Parish Life

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.

Read more →
November 2, 2023
American Life, Culture War, Western Civilization

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?

Read more →
September 18, 2023
Abortion, Culture War, Political Activism, Western Civilization

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.

Read more →
August 21, 2023
American Life, Economics & Finance, Parish Life, Western Civilization

Riches to Rags

In a materialistic society, honor goes to those achieving great wealth. Within Orthodox Christianity, exalted are the riches of poverty.

Read more →
August 4, 2023
Technology, Theology, Western Civilization

AI and the Image of the Beast at the End of the World

Now we envision partnering children with AI for life. An AI whose goals will be to make them as happy and successful as possible. What could go wrong?

Read more →

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 4 5 6 Next

Search

Connect With Us

  • Twitter
  • Gab
  • Telegram
  • MeWe
  • Gettr
  • Substack
  • Rumble

Oh hi there 👋
It’s nice to meet you.

Sign up to receive new post notifications in your inbox.

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Years Ago Today

2 posts have been published on September 8th in previous years:

2025

  • Orthodox Resources for the Military: War Priest Podcast and the Faithful Centurion

2020

  • African Americans Must Look to Orthodoxy for Peace in a Violent America

Recent Comments

  • Links for 5 Sept. 2026 – Just the Links on Akathist to Saint Nicholas the Pilgrim, Fool for Christ[…] An Akathist Hymn to St Nicholas the Pilgrim and Fo…
  • Michael on Who Honors a Tyrant?Don't expect much help by the parish leaders of the Greek Or…
  • CSJ on Dear Trustees: Letter and Petition Against Zelensky Dinner in New YorkSomething along these lines, Sept. 26, NYC. Start organizing…
  • John D. on MoÈ›a’s AshesRomanian Site dedicated to the Romanian martyrs and confesso…
  • History buff on MoÈ›a’s AshesThanks for writing this. Fascinating how language and histor…
  • Michael on Dear American Orthodox Hierarchs: Reject Awards for Christian PersecutionHEADLINESS : No negotiations with terrorists’ – Putin on Zel…
  • CSJ on Dear American Orthodox Hierarchs: Reject Awards for Christian PersecutionThe Zelensky event is so outrageous and ostentatious, such a…
  • CSJ on Dear American Orthodox Hierarchs: Reject Awards for Christian PersecutionAs I've explained repeatedly, I'm an American. I'm not fundi…
  • OR Staff on Dear American Orthodox Hierarchs: Reject Awards for Christian PersecutionAlmost 100% chance this was posted by a Fed Bot. Nice to kno…
  • CSJ on Who Honors a Tyrant?Zelensky’s Press Secretary Reveals All: Cocaine, Cover-ups,…

Top Posts

  • Dear Trustees: Letter and Petition Against Zelensky Dinner in New York
  • Akathist to St John Theristus (The Harvester)
  • Akathist to the Holy Elijah, The Great Prophet of God
  • MoÈ›a’s Ashes
  • Akathist and Canon of Prayer to Saint Prophet Daniel
  • 3 Harmful Myths Most Christians Believe About Judaism
  • Part III of the Western Series: Falling for the Fruit of Spiritual Adultery
  • An Open Appeal to GOARCH and the EP From Fr. Zechariah: Please Stop Supporting the Violent Persecutors of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church
  • Who Will Stop the Government? Jury Nullification as the Last Defense of Christian Liberty
  • Part IV of the Western Series: The Remedy for Sin

Categories

  • Abortion
  • Against Alchoholism
  • Agriculture
  • Akathists for Spiritual Struggles
  • Akathists to Ascetics and Monastics
  • Akathists to Christ and the Holy Trinity
  • Akathists to Church Fathers and Confessors
  • Akathists to Martyrs
  • Akathists to New Testament Saints
  • Akathists to Prophets and Old Testament Saints
  • Akathists to the Apostles
  • American Life
  • Announcements
  • Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese
  • Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition
  • Christian Fiction
  • Christian History
  • Christian Persecution
  • Christian Poetry
  • Communion
  • Comparative Religion from an Orthodox Perspective
  • Confession
  • Contact the Bishops
  • Corona Virus / CoVID-19
  • Covid Persecution
  • Covid Vaccine Safety
  • Culture War
  • Death and Dying
  • Death and Remembering the Reposed
  • Deliverance from Demonic Oppression
  • Early Christian Martyrs
  • Economics & Finance
  • Ecumenism
  • Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center
  • Fundraisers
  • Gaming
  • Georgia
  • Greek Archdiocese
  • Greek Archdiocese Canada
  • Health Care
  • Homeschooling & Education
  • Illness and Physical Infirmity
  • Impossible Situations
  • Intercessors for Children and Families
  • Iran War
  • Jurisdictions
  • Kings and Judges
  • Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church
  • LGBTQ+
  • Literature & Film
  • Lives of Saints
  • Masks / Facial Coverings
  • Military Saints
  • National and Modern Martyrs
  • OCA
  • Online Orthodoxy
  • Orthodox Akathists
  • Orthodox International Relations
  • Orthodox Ministries
  • Orthodox Missions
  • Overcoming Hardship and Loss
  • Overcoming Sloth
  • Palestinian Rights
  • Parish Life
  • Patriarchs and Forefathers
  • Peace Activism
  • Peace Movement
  • Petition Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops
  • Petitions
  • Podcasts
  • Political Activism
  • Politics and Christian Governance
  • Prayer and Spirituality
  • Prophets
  • Protests
  • Reconciliation and Forgiveness
  • Relatives of Christ
  • Repentance
  • Righteous Men and Women
  • ROCOR
  • Roman Catholic Church
  • Romanian Orthodox Heritage
  • Saints of the Gospel
  • Science
  • Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church
  • Syria and the Middle East
  • Syriac and Eastern Saints
  • Technology
  • The Western Series: How Western Beliefs Changed the Original Gospel Message
  • Theology
  • Uncategorized
  • Vaccine / Informed Consent
  • Vaccine Mandate Essentials
  • Veteran Health
  • War in Ukraine
  • Webinars
  • Western Civilization
  • Western Rite
  • Western Saints
  • Wisdom and Discernment
  • Wisdom Figures

Login

  • Log in
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
Orthodox Reflections - Theme by Grace Themes
Sign the Petition to Stop Honoring Zelensky!