As American Orthodox Christians, do we seek to truly evangelize our nation? Or, are we distracted by nostalgic dreams of a by-gone past? The post The Kingdom of … Beaver Cleaver? Overcoming Christian Nostalgia appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
When sending Orthodox Christian children into heavily Protestant settings, such as private schools, parents should mindfully prepare and equip them. The post The Orthodox Study Bible and Christian Private School appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
So-called "conservatives" are so anxious to "own the libs" that they are willing to embrace an ad campaign that not long ago would be considered softcore porn. This is not Orthodox Christianity. The post Winning Battles, Losing Wars appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
Orthodox Christian military regularly attend Roman Catholic mass. No Orthodox chaplains, and no local parish either. We must do better.| Orthodox Reflections
Trump's actions on immigration, fiscal policy, privacy, and war make MAGA Republicans angry. This was always going to be the outcome.| Orthodox Reflections
Trump is running a campaign to suppress criticism of Zionism powered by data mining technology and run by religious extremists.| Orthodox Reflections
The religious roots of the West are Orthodox Catholicism, as shown by the many pre-Schism saints the Orthodox commemorate.| Orthodox Reflections
Americans are bad at holidays. The Orthodox need to teach them, and reach our neighbors with the fullness of the Christian Faith.| Orthodox Reflections
Donald Trump is squandering the biggest mandate for change ever given to a president. The work of the swamp the people voted to drain?| Orthodox Reflections
American society and associated ideologies are noticeably failing Gen Z. Authentic Christian Tradition can bring them what they are missing.| Orthodox Reflections
The vehemence with which Evangelicals reject the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin can be surprising. Their faith is at stake.| Orthodox Reflections
Americans usually see themselves as a force for good in this world. God's own instrument of history. The truth is much darker.| Orthodox Reflections
Despite its stage-managed nature, the 2024 RNC had spiritual lessons, both positive and negative, that we Orthodox Christians should learn.| 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
No matter what you suffer, abandoning God is always your choice alone. If you do not forget God, He will not forget you.| Orthodox Reflections
Archbishop Elpidophoros' July 4th encyclical presents an erroneous view of American history with near worship of Enlightenment ideals.| Orthodox Reflections
Since July 4, 1776, there have only been 16 years when the U.S. was at peace. Orthodox Christians must resist war as a normal state of affairs.| Orthodox Reflections
Tattoos have harmful physical and spiritual impacts. 32 percent of Americans have one. Why are we doing this to ourselves?| Orthodox Reflections
In a materialistic society, honor goes to those achieving great wealth. Within Orthodox Christianity, exalted are the riches of poverty.| Orthodox Reflections