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...
