Roman Catholicism and Hopes for Western Renewal - Orthodox Reflections
Many traditionalists tout a return to Roman Catholicism to renew a declining Western world. Returning to a non-Apostolic faith will not help.| Orthodox Reflections
Many traditionalists tout a return to Roman Catholicism to renew a declining Western world. Returning to a non-Apostolic faith will not help.| Orthodox Reflections
How do you hide a revolution in plain sight? The Orthodox Divine Liturgy celebrated at St. Bart's Episcopal shows us the answer.| Orthodox Reflections
The Covid vaccines have been the subjects of a massive marketing campaign. Religious institutions, knowingly or not, are playing a big role.| Orthodox Reflections
Starting in Fall 2021, Hellenic College Holy Cross requires students and staff to be fully vaccinated. This raises serious ethical concerns.| Orthodox Reflections
Archbishop Elpidophoros is wrong. There is a religious exemption for the COVID vaccine mandates. Without free will, there is no Orthodoxy.| Orthodox Reflections
After decades of embracing the LGBTQ+ agenda, the Episcopal Church is a shadow of itself. Why is the GOA determined to follow suit?| Orthodox Reflections
An eyewitness to the beginning of the Ukrainian crisis exposes the truth of America's dangerous support for neo-Nazis and ultranationalists.| Orthodox Reflections
The traditional Orthodox method of receiving communion is being much discussed. An Orthodox MD looks at evidence concerning the safety of the common spoon.| Orthodox Reflections
A Greek Orthodox MD on the medical front-lines, whose husband recovered from Covid-19, decries the use of multiple communion spoons..| Orthodox Reflections
Islam is dying on its own. The West needs to get out of the way and let it happen. No modern day crusade is needed. The post No Crusade Needed: Time to Help Islam Die Already appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
The mainstream talking points about the Russo-Ukrainian conflict are mostly myths, especially concerning the causes of the fighting and Russia "kidnapping" children. Influential Evangelical voices parrot those myths. The post Evangelical Protestants Should Not Be Directing US Foreign Policy appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
The Estonian Government is continuing to work towards banning the canonical Orthodox Church. Where is the European commitment to freedom of religion? The post Why Professor Jeffrey Sachs Was Right: A Case for Europe’s Return to Itself and Its Foundational Values appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
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
St Irene Press offers curriculum for families to add an Orthodox Christian element to their schooling to help the formation of an "Orthodox phronema" in their children. The post Thoughts on Orthodox Christian Homeschooling and the Orthodox Christian Morning Time Curriculum appeared first on Orthodox Reflections.| Orthodox Reflections
How does one comfort children whose beloved pets have died? Do animals have immortal souls? Perhaps there are better ways to talk to children than a Theological discourse. The post Animals in the Resurrection? 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
One hardly expects an Orthodox blessing to be compared to a NAZI salute in Sweden. But it happened, and we can't allow it to stand.| Orthodox Reflections
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Anti-Orthodox Christian hit pieces everywhere, "Russophobia" is very high, while modernists work to transform the Orthodox Church. Why?| Orthodox Reflections
The National Security State worries too many people find the Orthodox Faith's steadfast rejection of WOKE to be an attractive alternative.| Orthodox Reflections
Nicholas from Orthodox Reflections talks to Michael Sisco on the regime's obsession with Orthodoxy, and the"labeling" Orthodox Christians.| Orthodox Reflections
What did the Greek Revolution of 1821 achieve? Was it betrayed by the Western powers and Greek traitors? Why?| Orthodox Reflections
Disaster Response Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Orthodox Christians are not optional. You can't wait for the government to help you.| Orthodox Reflections
Orthodox Christian military regularly attend Roman Catholic mass. No Orthodox chaplains, and no local parish either. We must do better.| Orthodox Reflections
An Orthodox priest warns Trump could bring about the triumph of "Christian Nationalism". Is Trump against Constantinople? What is happening?| Orthodox Reflections
An academic priest challenged traditional Orthodox communion using illogical and cherry-picked examples. Here a writer defends the Faith.| Orthodox Reflections
Wouldn’t the loving pastoral practice be helping those who are fearful put away fear, rather than encouraging it by changing how we worship?| Orthodox Reflections
The world is changing at a rapid pace, but within Orthodoxy, change is coming to restore traditions we have lost but desperately need.| Orthodox Reflections
Christian Doctrine comes foundationally through promise, revelation, and dominical word, confirmed through sober community ratification.| Orthodox Reflections
Recently touted as the single most important event occurring in the world, the Ukraine War has now practically dropped from view.| Orthodox Reflections
Gaza pits two sides that both intentionally target civilians. Four reasons to support Palestinians while rejecting the Zionists and Hamas.| Orthodox Reflections
For decades, a unified and healthy Orthodox Church has been seen by the U.S. National Security State as a threat to be dealt with.| Orthodox Reflections
June 30, 2025| Orthodox Reflections
Studying a combination of the Masoretic Old Testament and the Greek Septuagint proves the perpetual virginity of Mary, the Mother of God.| 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
Saint Gregory Palamas reminds us, the silence of the clergy is atheism. All must now speak for the persecuted Orthodox Church in Ukraine.| Orthodox Reflections
All over the world, the story of the persecution of the Ukrainian Church is spreading. Whatever Zelenskyy does next will be under the watchful gaze of the whole world and of God.| Orthodox Reflections
Christian persecution is constantly with us, but usually ignored. The new Saints and Martyrs in Ukraine will change everything.| Orthodox Reflections
The Post WWII crusade against the foundations of Western Civilization doesn't stem from a conspiracy. Worse, it comes from a consensus.| Orthodox Reflections
The ROCOR Synod is commended for dealing with Barbara Lerin, formerly Sister Vassa. Support for persecution of the UOC cannot be tolerated.| Orthodox Reflections
Archbishop Elpidophoros does not need to clarify his remarks from the March for Life. Anyone paying attention knows he endorsed abortion.| Orthodox Reflections
The Patriarchate of Constantinople and GOARCH are openly aligned with policies that are alienating and harming tens of millions of people.| Orthodox Reflections
Is a change to Orthodox Christian communion merely a first step towards fundamentally changing the Church? There is a movement to do just that.| Orthodox Reflections
The international community, far too long silent, must speak up about the persecution of the Orthodox Church in Estonia.| Orthodox Reflections
Trump is running a campaign to suppress criticism of Zionism powered by data mining technology and run by religious extremists.| Orthodox Reflections
A compendium of resources documenting the harm to human health of dangerous, experimental COVID vaccines. Perfect to bookmark and share.| Orthodox Reflections
The U.S. medical, regulatory, corporate, and political systems are deeply corrupt. The Pfizer vaccine approval is another symptom of this.| Orthodox Reflections
Guidance and letter samples for COVID vaccine religious exemptions based on aborted fetal cells, obedience to Orthodox Saints, and freedom of conscience.| Orthodox Reflections
What is the hardest coalition to overcome in a public policy struggle? How about a coalition you don't even realize exists?| Orthodox Reflections
It seems everyone is an expert on Covid these days, but how many attempt to practice true discernment regarding the vaccines and treatments?| Orthodox Reflections
The epidemic is not the reason that we live now in a moment that demands real faith. The reason for that necessity is fear.| Orthodox Reflections
Archbishop Elpidophoros marched with Black Lives Matter. Now BLM's most famous spokesman is calling for the destruction of holy images.| Orthodox Reflections
The UOC is not giving up the fight. The Church has hired an American Jewish lawyer to take the fight to the international courts.| Orthodox Reflections
Persecution of the true Orthodox Church in Ukraine is increasing. Global Orthodoxy rightly condemns it. Why not also condemn Russia's invasion?| Orthodox Reflections
The suffering and dying of Syrian Christians is met with silence in the West. American policy created this disaster. We must pay attention.| Orthodox Reflections
MAGA cheers President Trump's moves for peace in Ukraine, but few are criticizing renewed war in the Middle East and fresh censorship at home.| Orthodox Reflections
Progressive "Orthodox" Christians and the media are telling many lies about the religious situation in Ukraine. Time to tell the truth.| Orthodox Reflections
Academics are trying to muddle teaching that is traditional and clear, while incorporating leftist dogma that is alien to the Orthodox Faith.| Orthodox Reflections
As an American looking for the historic Christian Faith, my first stop was Roman Catholicism. The Roman Church was just not what I imagined.| Orthodox Reflections
If Europe had been Southern Baptist, why visit? The old buildings are quaint and the castles kind of cool. But the real beauty is in the churches.| Orthodox Reflections
Millennialism, in all its forms, is the curse of the modern world. The fruits of this heresy are always rotten.| Orthodox Reflections
At the core of Progressivism is an increasingly dangerous belief in a future Utopia created by technocratic elites.| Orthodox Reflections
April 25, 2025| Orthodox Reflections
The religious roots of the West are Orthodox Catholicism, as shown by the many pre-Schism saints the Orthodox commemorate.| Orthodox Reflections
COVID is planned as the new "War on Terror" - a perpetual source of corporate profits, government jobs, and more power for those at the top.| Orthodox Reflections
The Orthodox Faith of today is the same that transformed the classical world, created childhood, and declared the personhood of women.| Orthodox Reflections
Orthodox Christianity is revelation. It is frequently beyond our rational understanding. Science is a method, and reason must always prevail.| Orthodox Reflections
The COVID pandemic is driven by a new religion supported by the mega-rich. One that seeks to transform humanity to gain eternal life for the elect.| Orthodox Reflections
A year into the "pandemic," faithfulness to the message of Covid is still hurting the witness of the Church and her most vulnerable souls.| Orthodox Reflections
Academics and hierarchs from the Greek Archdiocese frequently espouse concepts borrowed from Marxism that are anti-Orthodox and racist.| Orthodox Reflections
Why more lock downs? What is The Great Reset, and does Greek Orthodoxy support centralization of political and economic power?| Orthodox Reflections
An officially supported orthodoxy is incompatible with real science. Freedom of thought is essential for human moral and scientific progress.| Orthodox Reflections
In Ukraine and Syria, the incoming Trump Administration could protect Christians using American power and influence.| Orthodox Reflections
If you would live, die, and gain eternal life as a Christian, then your Christian conscience must guide you in all things. Even war.| Orthodox Reflections
As the deadline approaches for the eviction of the canonical Church from the center of Orthodox life in Kiev, here are 5 ways you can help.| Orthodox Reflections
We are sending the petition on the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church to every Orthodox Assembly, Synod, organization, other Christians, and government officials we can reach.| Orthodox Reflections
October 28, 2024| Orthodox Reflections
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.| Orthodox Reflections
The root of Western Civilization is the Orthodox Church. That connection was lost, and our culture declined. Our culture can be reclaimed.| Orthodox Reflections
No "Orthodox" culture ever dropped down from Heaven. All "Orthodox" cultures are so only after native cultures were transformed by the Gospel.| Orthodox Reflections
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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
February 28, 2025| 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
Despite efforts to "link" the two faiths via the phrase "Judeo-Christian", Orthodoxy and Rabbinic Judaism are incompatible in every way.| Orthodox Reflections
Western Civilization is not beset by multiple political movements. All are part of the political religion of Woke.| Orthodox Reflections
Many blame economic and social problems for our epidemic of despair. They contribute, but the real causes are spiritual. As is the solution.| Orthodox Reflections
Judaism is a religion and a related culture with tremendous influence in the West. All Americans, particularly Orthodox, should understand both better.| Orthodox Reflections
All ideologies are distortions of reality and lead away from truth towards obfuscation and lies. They are counterfeit religions.| Orthodox Reflections
Without love and charity, there is no grace. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church suffers with Christ, and only the callous can ignore their persecution.| Orthodox Reflections
The UOC is a Ukrainian Church that supports the army and people of Ukraine. The world is largely ignoring the vile persecution of innocent Christians.| Orthodox Reflections
Cultural tone-deafness and historical ignorance amidst the episcopacy of Orthodox jurisdictions in the United States are harming missions.| Orthodox Reflections
Laws against "antisemitism" arising in Red States threaten religious and civil liberties. They prepare for the Antichrist as well.| Orthodox Reflections
American holidays tend to be superficial and uninspiring. We Orthodox have much to teach our fellow Americans this time of year.| Orthodox Reflections
Big money and power are committed to changing the Orthodox Church. This video exposes some of the most prominent players - bishops & academics.| Orthodox Reflections
