The crisis in Venezuela continues to spiral out of control as the nation's socialist policies come home to roost. Here are the statistics. In February 2015, there was an 80-90% shortage rate of milk (powdered and liquid), margarine, butter, sugar, … [Continue reading]
Underground Church – An Interview by Adam Roberts
As a guest on Go Forth, with Adam Roberts, I had the chance to be interviewed by Adam about Orthodoxy in the United States, and Underground Church in dark times. Here are links to these interviews. Adams' interview was enjoyable, he's a great … [Continue reading]
Zombie Pandemic Training is Back at the DOD
The US Department of Defense is using an animated online course about a zombie pandemic to teach active-duty military nurses about population health. There are actual Pentagon guidelines for a zombie outbreak as well. Do they know something we … [Continue reading]
“It Depends On You”
The final interview, and final warning, of George Orwell. Don't let it happen. … [Continue reading]
America’s Founding Changed Human History Forever
This is my grandson's first Independence Day as well. And we have no excuse for not passing on its singular importance to the next generation.by Charles C. W. CookeToday is my son’s first Independence Day. He doesn’t know that, of course, because … [Continue reading]
Scientists Could Patent the Genetic Blueprint for a Human
Three weeks ago, scientists announced a controversial plan to create synthetic human genomes from scratch. The paper — which they published following reports about a private, off-the-record meeting — outlined an ambitious plan to build human genomes … [Continue reading]
Statement of the Holy Synod of the OCA on Sincerely Held Religious Beliefs Regarding Marriage
The following statement was approved by the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America during a session of the Holy Synod on June 16, 2016 at Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery in Rives Junction, MI. It is approved for posting and … [Continue reading]
An Infant’s Burial
by Fr. Steven KostoffFr. Steven Kostoff, Rector of Christ the Savior / Holy Spirit Church, Cincinnati, OH, recently posted to his congregation some reflections on the burial of a newborn child. They speak eloquently to this tragic yet thoroughly … [Continue reading]
U.S. Bill of Rights – the Bane of Socialism
For those with a substandard elementary education, the Bill of Rights is the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution.The Bill of Rights is a list of limits on government power. For example, what the Founders saw as the natural right of individuals … [Continue reading]
A Letter to First Things Editor R. R. Reno
Dr. Reno;I take exception to your publication's latest anti-Russian Orthodox article: "The Pan-Orthodox Council Must and Will Proceed" by Deacon John Chryssavgis and Professor Paul L. Gavrilyuk: … [Continue reading]