Too many voices within Orthodoxy tie the defense of traditional Orthodox morality to the “culture war” in an attempt to delegitimize opposition to blatantly harmful social policies as merely a political ploy to get votes. In reality, the Church’s teaching on sexuality, the nature of humanity, the sanctity of life and other moral issues transcends politics and is universal. Therefore, the “culture war” is not something the Church can avoid. That fight with darkness is essential to...| Orthodox Reflections
Cultural tone-deafness and historical ignorance amidst the episcopacy of Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States are harming missions.| Orthodox Reflections
How does one build a healthy society with no basis but fictitious Enlightenment constructs? How does getting back to the failed precepts help?| Orthodox Reflections
Is Americanism our national religion? How can the Orthodox Church put down roots in competition with an American individualistic ethos?| Orthodox Reflections
American society and associated ideologies are noticeably failing Gen Z. Authentic Christian Tradition can bring them what they are missing.| Orthodox Reflections
Politics in the U.S. on the "right" seem dominated by a religion of "Americanism", at whose heart is an indifference to true Christianity.| Orthodox Reflections
Archbishop Elpidophoros' July 4th encyclical presents an erroneous view of American history with near worship of Enlightenment ideals.| Orthodox Reflections
