The Orthodox Church of Tomorrow
by Cheryl K. Chumley The Department of Justice just issued a statement suggesting Virginia acted above and beyond its rightful call of COVID-19 government duty by closing churches to more than 10 people while allowing some private businesses to host … [Continue reading]
Contrasting the last entry, Chrislam at the Vatican, Dr. Steve Turley gives an excellent synopsis of Orthodox Cathedrals, Orthodox worship space, and Orthodox worship! Enjoy … [Continue reading]
by Jules Gomes The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue is encouraging Christians to join in the Islamic iftar 'ritual' meal on the occasion of the Muslim festival of Ramadan. In a Ramadan greeting to "Muslim brothers and sisters" Friday, … [Continue reading]
by Valentina Novikova Once there were a considerable number of them in Russia. The very name “one-day” (russian – obydenny) sounds quite unusual. And indeed, these are churches that were built in just one day. Sometimes work on such a building began … [Continue reading]
Practical theology says care, sacrifice, and community are as vital as ever. by Lyman Stone The modern world has suddenly become reacquainted with the oldest traveling companion of human history: existential dread and the fear of unavoidable, … [Continue reading]
“Now is the time for businesses, hospitals, communities, schools and everyday people to begin preparing.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stepped up its call Tuesday for the public to start preparing for a possible pandemic outbreak … [Continue reading]
by Rod Dreher I have been told three times in the last three days to stock up on basic supplies, including medicines, because there is about to be a huge shortage. The first two who told me this were doctors. Now this message comes via a friend, … [Continue reading]
The Deadly Power Of Ideology by Rod Dreher I’m at a conference this weekend, with a bunch of academics. I spent a couple of rich hours tonight talking with old friends who teach at Christian colleges. I wish — do I ever wish! — that most of you … [Continue reading]
by Kirk Durston One winter afternoon I was relaxing with a half-dozen fellow graduate philosophy students discussing theories of law and punishment. About an hour into the discussion, it occurred to me that some moral laws are necessary because, … [Continue reading]
by Daniel Payne Some state-sanctioned churches on the Chinese mainland are being forced to require attendees to scan their fingerprints and faces before entering service, as the communist surveillance state continues cracking down on religion in the … [Continue reading]