The Orthodox Church of Tomorrow
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]
by Paul Sullins A new study adds to a growing body of evidence demonstrating that the dominant narrative about sexual orientation—that it is genetically determined—simply cannot be true. Instead, the science shows that a person’s sexual orientation … [Continue reading]
by Mark Tapson Conservative commentator Dennis Prager once made an insightful distinction between the political left and right. The right, he noted, generally sees the left as wrong but not evil, whereas the left sees the right not merely as wrong … [Continue reading]
by Hank Berrien Coming to America sooner than later. On Tuesday, a British court ruled that belief in the Bible was “incompatible with human dignity.” That statement came in a case involving Dr. David Mackereth, a devout Christian who had worked … [Continue reading]
by Edith M. Humphrey The editors of Orthodox Life offer to their readers an edifying reflection on the Church’s response to pastoral and theological questions regarding sexual morality and Orthodox anthropology. We believe that this will not be a … [Continue reading]
File this under "Well, duh." A new study from Harvard’s School of Public Health investigated the mental health and physical wellbeing of children and teenagers who were raised with religious or spiritual practices and found a lot of benefits. By … [Continue reading]
The natural result of nihilistic society. Without hope, why not kill? Until you realize we already live in a dystopian world, you'll never awake. by Alex Schadenberg The trial of the doctor who lethally injected (euthanasia) an incompetent woman … [Continue reading]
by Megan Aaron He’s your best friend, a partner in crime, cuddle buddy, motivator, and encourager. He’s your boyfriend. That’s it. Don’t give him things that his title in your life doesn’t entail. Sure, he can have your kisses, hugs, support, … [Continue reading]
This deserves a wide readership - please share liberally on social media and email. by Fr. John Whiteford We have previously discussed Aristotle Papanikolaou's strange notion that, unlike the dogmas of the Church, Orthodox Christian morality is … [Continue reading]
In a word, no. Sharia is entirely incompatible with American laws, purposes, and norms, not to mention the norms of civilization in general. Practice and promotion of sharia are unlawful, and must never be made lawful - for the sake of civilization. … [Continue reading]