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October 25, 2009

Book Review. The First Word: The Search for the Origins of Language: David Roemer; Is language innate, learned, or both?
The First Ironman of Hawaii: James M. Thunder; A Saint from the Roman Catholic side.
Multiculturalism and Marxism: Frank Ellis; Democratic nations are not immune to the materialist assumptions that lead to tyranny.
America’s Uncontrolled Debt and Spending is the Real ‘Waterloo’: Ray Nothstine; Spending has a moral dimension.
Clergy and Economists: Allies Not Adversaries: Dwight R. Lee; Clergy and economists have more in common than you think.

Septermber 26, 2009

Obamaphobia: Nat Henthoff; Rationing is a basic part of Obama's eventual master health care plan..
The New Man Revisited: Pedro Blass Gonzales; The concept of the new man is hardly new.
The Parched Wilderness of Socialized Medicine: Fr. Robert Sirico; Faith communities should recognize the Religious Left’s ‘40 Days’ campaign for what it is: a politically driven effort to...make Americans evermore dependent on politicians and bureaucrats for healthcare.
Marxism’s Last (and First) Stronghold: Samuel Gregg; Why are Marxist myths and symbols accepted by many West Europeans who would never consider themselves Communists?
Narcissism Goes to Church: Encountering Evangelical Worship: Monte Wilson; It's a desert out there.

August 13 2009

Deadly Doctors: Betsy McCaughey; Don't be fooled. Obama advisers want to ration care.
Very Scary Redistribution via ObamaCare: Ralp Reiland; Laying the groundwork for getting rid of grandma.
Healthcare, Democracy, and Freedom: Hunter Baker; Reasons to oppose the expansion of government healthcare.
If You Convert, You Die: Nonie Darwish; Converts to Christianity face death.
The Not-So-Green Pope: Samuel Gregg; Ideas that deny man's superiority over nature open the door to neo-paganism.
All Honor to Jefferson: Jean Yarbrough; Assessing a complex man who loved liberty.

July 31, 2009

Without a Shared Moral Code There Can Be No Free Society: Rabbi Jonathan Sacks; Freedom is a moral enterprise.
Obama Targets Boomers for Extermination: Nina May; Hard words, but true.
Unhappy Fault: Leon J. Podles; The integration of anger into the virtuous life.
Bread and Circuses: America's Cult of Celebrity: Ken Conner; News coverage of Michael Jackson's death verges on obsession..
The Pope, the Rabbi, and the Moral Economy: Samuel Gregg; Some of our contemporary economic problems reflect a deeper moral crisis within Western civilization.
Samurai Bioethics: John G. West; A noble defense doomed by Darwinian Materialism.
Why a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity “Hate Crimes” Law Is Bad for You — Part 1: Robert A. J. Gagnon; Part 1: Promoting hatred of people opposed to homosexual practice and transgenderism.
Why a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity “Hate Crimes” Law Is Bad for You — Part 2: Robert A. J. Gagnon; Part 2: The irrelevant and inaccurate claim that this bill will not abridge your freedom of speech.
Why a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity “Hate Crimes” Law Is Bad for You — Part 3: Robert A. J. Gagnon; Part 3: Inroads against personal freedom already made in the United States by homosexual and transsexual political activism.
Science: Theists Need Not Apply: Ken Conner; Religious bigotry is alive and well in the scientific community.

July 15, 2009

The Not-So-Dark Ages: James V. Schall; The Byzantines, not the Moslems, stirred Western Europe from its medieval slumber.
Christianity and Civilization: Arnold Toynbee; A classic essay written in 1948 warning about where we are today.
The Ecopalypse, 96 Months Away?: Mark Steyn; The global warming cult another neo-Malthusian fantasy.

July 1, 2009

Metropolitan Jonah calls for Full Communion With New Anglican Province: Michael Heidt; Traditional Anglicans reclaim the Anglican tradition.
Blindsided Kids: Marcia Segelstein; Thanks to the internet and the Supreme Court, pornography is now available in every home in America.
Speak the Gospel: Use Deeds When Necessary: Mark Galli; Think you know about St. Francis of Assisi? Think again.
Not for Lightweights: Real Life Preacher; A Protestant pastor's first visit to an Orthodox Church.
People of the Plant: James M. Thunder; A parable on the misuse of a gift.
The Strange Teachings of Muhammad: Frontpage Magazine; Interview with a courageous Orthodox evangelist.
Obama and His Pro-Life Apologists: Robert P. George; How do pro-lifers reconcile support for Obama give his radical pro-abortion views? An exchange.
Dan Brown’s America: Ross Douthat; Brown writes thrillers, but sells theology.
American Capitalism Gone with a Whimper: Stanislav Mishin; A Russian writer's astonishment at American statism.

June 11, 2009

Beauty and Desecration: Roger Scruton; When culture took the wrong turn.
U.S. Policy and Geopolitics of Jihad: The Green Corridor in the Balkans: Baron Bodissey; The Muslim state established in the heart of Europe grows stronger.
The Forgotten Faithful: Don Belt; The Christians of Palestine.
The Great Monastery of St. Gabriel in Captivity: Gabriel Sawma; A story largely unknown in America.
Church on Sunday: Matthew Likona; First encounter with Orthodox worship.
The Tyranny of the Obvious: Hunter Baker; When good intentions cause grave and lasting harm.

May 22, 2009

From Crisis to Creative Entrepreneurial Liberation: Anthony Bradley; When the going gets tough, the tough get creative.
Social In-Security and the Economic Crisis: Jonathan Witt; The role of Social Security in the economic crisis.
Hate the Sin, Tax the Sinner?: Fr. Robert Sirico; Misguided moralizings.

April 28, 2009

Fem. Fatale: Bernard Chapin; An interview with post-feminist author Carrie Lukas.
Armenian Golgotha: Andrew G. Bostom; New release of an old book shows the horror of the Armenian holocaust under the Ottomans.
Rape Rates: Judith Reisman; Kinsey’s junk science and other unreported sex crimes.
The End of Christian America: Albert Mohler; Answering the recent Newsweek article.
Ignore our Christian Values and the Nation will Drift Apart: Michael Nazir-Ali; A warning coming from England.
Book Review. The Disappearance of Christianity in Its Homeland: Paul Marshall; The thousand-year golden age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia—and how it died.
Despotism – The Soft Way: Samuel Gregg; Tocqueville: Americans are so enamored of equality that they would rather be equal in slavery than unequal in freedom.
Mere Atonement: Ariel James Vanderhorst; C.S. Lewis and the multiple angles of antonement.

April 18, 2009

The Miracle of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem: Niels Christian Hvidt; Fire from the tomb of Christ.

March 23, 2009

St. Patrick — For Adults: James M. Thunder; St. Patrick is not an Irish Santa Claus.
Love, Sex & Mammon: Russell D. Moore; Hard times, hard truths and the economics of the christian family.
Science Without Limits: Ken Conner; Embryonic stem cell research has yet to provide one successful treatment.
The Sebelius Challenge: George Weigel; The next secretary of HHS has no respect for the sanctity of life.
Reason, Freedom, and the Rule of Law: Robert P. George; Their significance in Western thought.

March 3, 2009

Obama's Nominee for Office of Legal Counsel: Pregnancy is Slavery: Carl Olson; Abortion radical nominated for top position in Obama administration.

March 1, 2009

President Overturning “Conscience Rule” for Pro-life Doctors: Randy Sly; Moral convictions won't be recognized.
Charitable Choice and Secular Goods: Hunter Baker; Important distinctions between religious and secular charity.
Soaking The Rich Means Crippling Churches, Charities, and Home Values: Hugh Hewitt; Churches, charities, take a huge blow under Obama's new tax plan.

February 21, 2009

Podcast. Great Myths of the Great Depression: Mackinac Center for Public Policy; The "New Deal" wasn't a good deal.
How Democracies Become Tyrannies: Ed Kaitz; Plato on moral restraint and freedom.
Reflections on Burke’s Reflections: Gertrude Himmelfarb; Burke saw the tyrannical impluse of the French Revolution first.
Left Wing of the Catholic Church Destroying the Faith Says Orthodox Rabbi: Hillary White; The anti-nomianism of the left—and its corrosive march through institutions.
Were They at the Same Meeting?: George Weigel; Pelosi downplays Pope's rebuke for her support of the culture of death.
A Chamberlain Moment: Stephen Brown; Geert Wilders' deportation recalls England's capitulation to an earlier threat.
The Abracadabra Stimulus Plan: Anthony Bradley; Consumer, not government, demand stimulates economy.
Nuts!: Ken Conner; "Many corporations have manipulated the language of the free market to conceal their misdeeds and protect themselves from accountability."

February 8, 2009

Interview with Wesley J. Smith: Daniel Herbster; Insight into the critical life issues of our age.
Arguments in Place as Prop. 8 Hearing Nears: Bob Egelko; How the battle shapes up.
Science Holds the Key - Or Does It?: Ken Conner; Obama: "Science is the key to survival." But is it?
A Hospital for Sinners: James M. Thunder; Catholic reflections on the Evangelical restoration of Taggert in a way the Orthodox can appreciate.
Book Review. Reading the Signs: David Mills; Where did the fish symbol for Christianity come from?
How Government Prolonged the Depression: Harold L. Cole and Lee E. Chapman; Roosevelt's New Deal prolonged Great Depression.
The Moral Bankruptcy Behind the Bailouts: Ray Nothstine; "When you're in the hole, quit digging."
Hollywood’s Radical Che Chic: Bruce Edward Walker; Celebrating — and sanitizing — a brutal killer.

January 31, 2009

Book Review: A Forgotten Golden Age: David T. Koyzis; The story of a once-thriving Christian world that most westerners don't even know existed.
Are Common Sense Studies Necessary?: Anthony B. Bradley; Why spend millions on things we already know?

January 27, 2009

Subject to Change: James Hitchcock; Can traditional societies survive the power of modernity? Note: "Christians should be wary of the cult of “ethnicity”...because it often serves to fill the vacuum created by the abandonment of belief."<
Divorced from Reality: Stephen Baskerville; “We’re from the Government, and we’re here to end your marriage.”
In Defense of Wilders: Robert Spencer; England's "hate crimes" laws serve the blasphemy laws of Islam.

January 22, 2009

National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2009: Pres. George Bush; Affirming the inherent value of life.
Book Review. The God Delusion: Terry Eagleton; Faith as caricature.
The Leaky Bucket: David M. Phelps; Why Conservatives need to learn the art of story.
Should the Promise of Confidentiality Be Kept?: James M. Thunder; Promises of confidentiality are key to the conduct of society.
Presidents and the Constitution: Jerry Bowyer; What Obama, Roosevelt and Madison really said.
The End of Capitalism?: Michael Miller; The Marxist view of capitalism still shapes the way we understand economics.
Irrational Economic Man: Michael Shermer; If human beings are naturally risk-averse, then what happened on Wall Street?

January 13, 2009

Why Christian Colleges are Thriving: George Marsden; Isn't it time for the Orthodox to build a first-rate college?
Obama and His Lincoln Buzz: James M. Thunder; Lots of style, but is there substance?
The Embrace of Stalinism: Arseny Roginsky; A Russian looks at how Russians understand their history.
The Pro-Life Movement as the Politics of the 1960s: Fr. Richard John Neuhaus; A look back after 40 years.
Sanctity of Life is at the Heart of our Democracy: Bp. Thomas Wenski; A Roman Catholic bishop speaks words worth heeding.

January 6, 2009

Malthus and Scrooge: Jerry Bowyer; Malthus' prediction of mass death has taken place; not because he was right, but because he was believed.
Why is this Year Designated 2009?: James M. Thunder; A historical lesson on why we count the years as we do.
Created Equal: How Christianity Shaped the West: Dinesh D’Souza; We should respect rather than denigrate the Christian roots of our civilization.
Symposium: Remembering the Dissident: Jamie Glazov; A symposium on the significance of Solzhenitsyn's life and work.
The Complementarity of Man and Woman: Michael Novak; Genesis and the channeling of sexual desire, and some implications for humanity,
The European Left, and Ours: Peter Berkowitz; Bernard-Henri Lévy, on point and off.
How Europe Escaped Speaking Arabic: Michael Novak; The Western world has never taken Islam with the full seriousness it has earned.
In Defense of Warren: Peter Wehner; Barney Frank and gay marriage activists stoke the culture war they say they want stopped.
Abortion After Obama: Joseph Bottum; The "Freedom of Choice Act" wants to reinstate abortion on demand.
Like a Virgin: The Press Take On Teenage Sex: William Mcgurn; The press gets it wrong — again.

December 20, 2008

The Apologist: Marsha Segelstein; Interview with Dinesh D'Souza, author of "What's So Great About Christianity".
The Deadly Convenience of Christianity Without Culture: Fr. Richard John Neuhaus; We are heading into a clash of state power and religious freedom, something like the Kulturkampf attempted by Bismarck in the nineteenth century.
Government Compels Aid for Gay Procreation: James M. Thunder; Homosexual activists want our government to compel the private sector to help gays date, mate and procreate.
More than “Mutual Joy”: Robert. A. J. Gagnon; Lisa Miller of Newsweek against Scripture and Christ.
Broadcast News: Mindy Belz; Fr. Botros and his fearless evangelizing of the Muslims.
Blinded by Science?: Terrel Clemens; Don't be; that's just the new atheists masking their faith choice.
Struggle to Stay Christian: Julia Duin; Muslim converts to Christianity suffer horrible persecution — sometimes from America's allies.
Calculating Christmas: William J. Tighe; Looks like Christmas wasn't a replacement for the Winter Solstice after all.

November 29, 2008

In the Name of Knowledge and Wisdom: Jamie Glazov; The assumption that the New Atheism is based on "reason" is false.

November 21, 2008

The First Freedom: William L. Saunders; Why religion must be free, not tolerated.
Metropolitan Kirill on Economic Globalization and the Social Consensus: Paola Fantini; When society aspires to the common good, the social consensus must not substitute for the eternal imperative.
A Pyrrhic Propaganda Victory in Rome: Spengler; Did Pope Benedict had a propaganda victory to the Muslims, or does it just appear that way?
The Admiral: PR Newswire; Russia rehabilitates a faithful hero.

November 13, 2008

Story Time: Andrew Klavan; How absent fathers affect inner-city children.
Dr. Phillip Nitschke and the Reinvention of Assisted Suicide: Michael Cook; Euthanasia is back.
Tired of Life?: James M. Kushiner; "Seamless garment" is starting to unravel.
Scientists and Philosophers Find That ‘Gene’ Has a Multitude of Meanings: Natalie Angier; Determinism undermined by science?
African Power: Mark Tooley; How 192 delegates saved methodists from madness and other stories.
Family Ties: Fred Siegel; Bernard-Henri Lévy explains his enduring, if troubled, relationship with the Left.
Remember Sears When Christmas Shopping: Anonymous Email; Sears treats our men and women in uniform well.

November 9, 2008

Child Slavery in the Sudan: Stephen Brown; Islam and the slave trade.
Seven Things You Can’t Do as a Moral Relativist: Greg Koukl; So you’ve decided to become a moral relativist?
Book Review. Only a Theory: David Roemer; Evolution and the battle for America's soul.
The First Gulag: Jane Armstrong; "A museum fights to keep the memory of Stalin's victims alive, while both church and Vladimir Putin's state prefer amnesia."
Winning Proposition: Jeniffer Roback Morse; Proposition 8 voters "simply voted to enshrine the definition of natural marriage as one man and one woman in the state constitution."

November 3, 2008

Obama’s Coming War on Historic Christianity over Homosexual Practice and Abortion Robert Gagnon: The inversion of values under the rubric of "civil rights."

November 1, 2008

The Dehumanizing Impact of Modern Thought: Richard Weikert; Darwin, Marx, Nietzsche, and their followers.
High School HIV Scare Points to Moral Crisis: Anthony B. Bradley; Plenty of sex-ed, but precious little moral-ed.

October 8, 2008

Architecture and Railroads: A Tribute: Paul M. Weyrich; Architecture and the civic culture.

September 19, 2008

Communism’s Last Priest-Martyr has Bequeathed a Legacy of Courageous Hope: Michael Bourdeaux; Looking at the life of Fr. Alexander Menn.
Evolution vs. Naturalism: Alvin Plantinga; Why they are like oil and water.
Forty-Eight Liberal Lies About American History: Jamie Glazov; Progressive activists and historical revisionism in high school history books.
Don’t Know Much About History: Thomas F. Madden; Our children are ignorant about history.
Eugenics, American Style: Tucker Carlson; The abortion of Down Syndrome babies.
Book Review. Underground Economy: Peter J. Hill; The entrepreneurial energy and social capital of the urban poor.
In America, The Poor Don't Work: Steven Malanga; Poverty is more than an economic problem.

September 18, 2008

Now Sudan is Attacking Refugee Camps: Mia Farrow and Eric Reeves; The world is silent in the face of Darfur genocide.
The Speaker’s Unusual Description of Catholic Dogma: Paul Weyrich; Nancy Peolosi's confusion about the value of human life.
The Abortion Issue: A Reasoned Pro-Life Approach: W. E. Messamore; You don't have to be religious to be pro-life.; Can We Talk?; Andrew Ferguson; About the moral dimensions of science.
Book Review. The Brat Pack of Quantum Mechanics: John Derbyshire; The emergence of modern quantum mechanics from 1925 to 1933.
Book Review. Great and Imperfect: Darrin M. McMahon; Looking more closely at Einstein.

August 29, 2008

In the Name of God(lessness): Dennis Prager; The deleterious consequences of secularism.
Witness: Solzhenitsyn vs. Evil: Paul Kengor; Solzhenitsyn was "Spared the martyrdom of the dead Russian believers who could not live to blow the whistle..."
An Industry of Racism: Alveda King; "My grandfather Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr. was the head of a very pro-life family."
Democratic + Catholic + Senate = Pro-Abortion: Jim Brown; Could just as easily read: Democratic + Orthodox + Senate = Pro-Abortion
Why Obama Really Voted For Infanticide: Andrew C. McCarthy; More important to protect abortion doctors than “that fetus, or child” — however way you want to describe it.
Lights Out on Liberty: Mark Steyn; "Today, the lights are going out on liberty all over the Western world, but in a more subtle and profound way."
Fear Stalks Muslim Apostates in the West: David J. Rusin; Islam's converts to Christianity face death.
The Messiah Channel: Russell D. Moore; A threat to the Ecumenical Patriachate?
Book Review. Continental Drift: Graeme Hunter; Europe's untethering from its history and values.
China's Bible Problem: Kathy Shaidle; The plight of Christians and other religious believers in China.
Why is Falun Gong Banned?: Leeshai Lemish; Communism can not tolerate individual expression.
Georgia: The Score: Srdja Trifkovic; Misguided policies in Kosovo coming back to bite the West.

August 2, 2008

Turkey in the Throes of Islamic Revolution?: Spengler; A threat to the Ecumenical Patriachate?
History and the Judiciary: Paul M. Weyrich; Judicial activism erodes American freedom.
Early Christians and Abortion: David W.T. Brattson; Christianity has always stood for the sanctity of the unborn.
Liberation Theology's Civil War: Samuel Gregg; Liberationists divided.
A Time for Honesty: Abp. John J. Meyers; Roman Catholic Archbishop offers clear words on the defense of the innocent.
The Marxist Roots of Black Liberation Theology: Anthony B. Bradley; Black Liberation Theology draws from cultural Marxism.

July 6, 2008

The Truth About the Homosexual Rights Movement: Ronald G. Lee; A sober view from the inside.
A Confusion of Tongues: Theodore Dalrymple; Multiculturalism and the erosion of English civil law.
Curriculum Mortae: Sometimes Indoctrination Is a Matter of Life and Death: Karen Swallow Prior; Politically correct indoctrination in the universities.
The Bible and Conservatism: Jamie Glazov; Timeless truth and the cowardice of conservatives in the face of anemic liberalism.
Girly Men: S.T. Karnick; The media's attack on masculinity.
The New Learning That Failed: Victor Davis Hanson; On the value of classical learning.
Trying to Put Lipstick on a Pig: Ken Conner; Planned Parenthood tries a make-over.
The Death and Life of Bushwick: Steven Malanga; Repudiating the failed social policies of the sixties and seventies breaths new life into a dying neighborhood.

June 25, 2008

Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ and the Persecution of Civil Society: Jeniffer Roback Morse; Advocates of same-sex “marriage” present the idea as a step forward for tolerance and respect. But recent developments place that interpretation very much in doubt.
"No Go" Zones in UK -- Again: Terry Mattingly; More creeping Sharia law in England.
The Skeptical Inquirer: Edward Tingley; If only atheists were the skeptics they think they are.
Are You Changed?: Kathryn Jean Lopez; Helping and healing women who have had abortions.
Mosque in Hiding: John C. Chalberg; Making room for prayer rugs on a secular campus.
The Schism: Grounds for Division, Grounds for Unity: Fr. Hugh Barbour; A Roman Catholic view of the Great Schism between East and West.
Einstein’s Quest for Truth: Algis Valiunas; New books on one of the last century's most influential thinker.

June 16, 2008

The Progressive Road to Hell: Timothy Birdnow; Progressive social engineering and catastrophic cultural breakdown.
American Exception: Adam Liptak; Free speech prosecuted as a "hate crime." Can it happen in America?
An Anatomy of Surrender: Bruce Bawer; Motivated by fear and multiculturalism, too many Westerners are acquiescing to creeping sharia.
The Tragedy of America's Disappearing Fathers: Juan Williams; The breakdown of American fatherhood.
Science and the Left: Yuval Levin; The left’s quixotic defensive campaign against an imaginary enemy.
Obama, Religion and the Public Square: William McGurn; Reversing Kennedy's dictum that faith has no place in the public square..
In the Footsteps of Moll Flanders, Banished to Rappahannock: Roger Scruton; Materialism and the truncation of thought, imagination, and creativity.

May 26, 2008

G.K. Chesterton on Materialism and Christianity: G.K. Chesterton; Materialism and the truncation of thought, imagination, and creativity.
Beyond the Death of God -- Scientific Challenges to Atheism: Patrick Glynn; A "quiet revolution" with radical implications for the culture.

April 26, 2008

The Miracle of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem: Niels Christian Hvidt; The holy fire that emerges from the tomb of Christ on Pascha.
The God of the Gaps: David Berlinski; Evolution can't explain the gulf between man and animal.
The Way We Weren’t: William Murchison; Churches in the Fifties were filled, but were they faithful?
A Human Person, Actually: Peter Lawler; A powerful philosophical case for protecting embryos.
Is This What you Mean?: Fr. Frank Pavone; Challenging the culture on abortion.

March 24, 2008

A Texas-Size Defense for Values of Boy Scouts: Raymond J. Keating; Pushing back the cultural vandals.
The Totalitarians who Founded the European Union and Their Impending Triumph: Rodney Atkinson; The European Union and the decline of national sovereignty.

March 5, 2008

Kosovo: Islamism's New Beachhead?: Julia Gorin; "The current state of affairs (in Kosovo) is a product of a concerted, single-minded, bipartisan American effort to turn Serbs into an enemy as the U.S. tries to make friends of its enemies in the region, always at Serbian expense."
Europe Must Fight Back in the Battle for Ideas: James Harkin; Americans are the leaders in the war of ideas.
Jack Bauer and Just War: Raymond J. Keating; "From a Christian perspective, "24" lends itself to a Just War analysis during this time of war against terrorists."

February 13, 2008

The Last Days of Darwin: James M. Kushiner; A brief history of the revolution.
Accommodating Islamic Law?: Theodore Dalrymple; "Archbishop Rowan Williams foolishly rolls out the red carpet for British sharia."
Book Review. Ideologies of Redemption: Richard M. Gamble; The spiritual pathologies of Nazism and Communism.
Slavery, Christianity, and Islam: Robert Spencer; Eradication of slavery could only happen in the Christian west.
The Bible Calls it a Sin -- Part 1. Interview with Met. Kyrill: Der Spiegel; Politically incorrect views about homosexuality.
The Bible Calls it a Sin -- Part 2. Interview with Met. Kyrill: Der Spiegel; "Men can control their desires."
Indiana Jones Meets the Da Vinci Code: Spengler; What's happens when textual criticism is applied to the Koran?
Hate the Sin, Love the Game: Raymond J. Keating; What to do about all the drugging scandals in sports we love?

January 12, 2008

Five Characters Reject Abortion in a Cultural Shift in Movies: Rick Santorum; More movies affirming the value of the unborn child.
The Byzantine Empire: The Lasting Glory of Its Art: The Economist; "And don't forget its vibrant cosmopolitan civilisation."
Heroes: What Great Statesmen Have to Teach Us: Paul Johnson; A historian's look at the characteristics of great leaders.

January 9, 2008

The Evangelical Ecologist: S. M. Hutchens; The evangelical-like ferver of E. O. Wilson.
The Icon That Wasn't: Dallas Morning News; A Christmas reminder that some things are sacred.
A Conversation with Justice Clarence Thomas: Imprimis; An engaging story of a remarkable man.
Black Men Must Reclaim Our Children: Roland Martin; Restoring the black family.

December 18, 2007

Interview with Michael Behe

Skeptical Inquirer

A secularist questions a respected proponent of Intelligent Design theory.

Refighting the Wars of Religion

George Weigel

Examining the Whig theory of history that as progress ensues, religion declines.

The National Church of Socialism

Mark D. Tooley

NCC still bound to socialist dogma, and still seeking relevancy.

The Science of Gore's Nobel

Holman W. Jenkins

What if everyone believes in global warmism only because everyone believes in global warmism?

The Cross and the Crescent

The Economist

Why Christians feel under threat in today's Turkey.

Staying Power

Logan Paul Gage

Does religion really poison everything?

Spiritual Morphine

Kristina Robb Dover

The Delusory Hope Of Dying On Your Own Terms.

December 29, 2007

Focusing on the Hope of Christmas: Raymond J Keating; Longing for the house of the Lord.

December 18, 2007

Of Mice and Men: Science Mimics Creation

Chris Banescu

An Orthodox Balm for Europe? -- OCN Interviews Dr. Nicolai Petro and Rod Dreher

Orthodox Christian Network

A Short History of the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

Stephanos Karavas

New Coloring Book to Benefit Christians in Palestine

Maria C. Khoury

When No One Can Take Your Joy From You

John Kapsalis

Open Letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Dec. 13, 2007

The Golden Compass: Briefing Your Concerned Congregation

Albert Moehler

December 4, 2007

Baby Boomers Owe Young People an Apology: Dennis Prager; Boomers undermined the lives of their children.
Broken Homes Lead to Broken Bones: Michael Reagan; Rising child abuse a function of fatherless families.

December 2, 2007

Islam, Slavery and Rape: Jamie Glazov; Islamic slavery started with Mohammed, went worldwide, and continues today.
Rowan Williams, Public Embarrassment: Roger Kimball; The spectacle of the the religious left.

November 22, 2007

When Even the Pope Has to Whisper: Spengler; Pope Benedict does not believe Islam can reform.
The Bad Faith of the Secular Age: Mark Vernon; The atheistic conviction is less a set of doctrines about the world (such as that God is dead) than a set of powerful beliefs about the way the world is best viewed.
Appreciation: How Gratitude Leads to Growth: Jerry Bowyer; Virtue in the business place.
Fighting AIDS with African Common Sense: Jennifer Roback Morse; AIDS relief efforts have failed to understand the crucial role of family and community networks in controlling the disease.

November 20, 2007

What the Atheists Don't See: Theodore Dalrymple; To regret religion is to regret Western civilization.
Book Review: The Inside Story of the Western Mind: Spengler; How Catholicism has shaped Western culture.
Book Review: Evolving God: A Provocative View of the Origins of Religion: David Roemer; Is the "religious imagination" a product of evolution?
From the H-Bomb to the Human Bomb: André Glucksmann; Modern terrorism seeks to combine the annihilating power of Hiroshima with the nihilistic gospel of Auschwitz.
What Intelligent Design Is and Isn't: J.W. Richards; The more scientifically sophisticated we get, the stronger the argument for intelligent design.
Bond, James Bond: Raymond J. Keating; Ian Fleming's morality plays.
Be Thankful for Our Heroes: Raymond J. Keating; Think Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday? Think again.

October 31, 2007

Toxic Waste: Richard Kirk; Reviewing Christopher Hitchens' book "God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything."
Evangelicalism Today: Touchstone Magazine; A Symposium: Six Evangelicals Assess Their Movement
Like a Slave, is an Unborn Child not a Brother?: Charles Moore; Will society view abortion two hundred years from now like we view slavery today?
Love and Marriage...Discrimination: James M. Thunder; Should we discriminate in favor of gay and lesbian couples?
Another Eve: Jan Baker; New fiction by a Roman Catholic reader of Orthodoxy Today.

October 21, 2007

Faith, or Lack Thereof, in Star Trek: Raymond J. Keating; Confessions of a self-professed "Trekker".
Book Review: There Is a God: Anthony Flew; How the world's most notorious atheist changed his mind.
Can Effects Exceed Causes?: FrancisCanavan; Science and Darwinism.
The Religious Left, Reborn: Steve Malanga; The Social Gospel revisited.

October 3, 2007

Islam, the Marxism of Our Time: Theodore Dalrymple; Totalitarian leftists have a new cause.

September 21, 2007

Devaluing Science: Jonathan H. Adler; Book review: "The Honest Broker: Making Sense of Science and Policy in Politics"
Divorce University: Jeniffer Roback Morse; "The evidence is now clear that cohabitation is a deterrent rather than a catalyst for lifelong marriage."

September 6, 2007

Defending Our Own Civilization: Jamie Glazov; Interview with Robert Spencer.
The Forgotten Genocide, Rediscovered: Andrew G. Bostom; Turkey's culpability in the Armenian genocide.
The Death of the Grown-Up: Jamie Glazov; The new cultural pathology of perpetual adolescence.

August 28, 2007

The Iconoclasts: Jason Zengerle; "Evangelicals Turn Toward ... the Orthodox Church?"
Origins and Dangers of the 'Wall of Separation' Between Church and State: Daniel L. Dreisbach; What Jefferson meant and how secularists misinterpret it.
Intolerable Secularists: Zenit News; Secularism as the new fundamentalism.
Darwinism at AEI: Tom Bethell; Science, Darwin, and Intelligent Design.
The Guns of Constantinople: Roger Crowley; How Constantinople fell.
Harry Potter and the Great Relearning: Jerry Bowyer; Potter author J. Rowling "has a wonderful talent for tapping into Biblical and literary symbolism."
Apologizing to Missionaries: Mark D. Tooley; Apologizing tribe turns religious left topsy-turvey.
Taking Back Our Homes: Rebecca Hagelin; Stopping moral decadence from invading our homes.

August 21, 2007

High School Joy: Raymond J. Keating; Finally a movie safe for kids and delightful too!
Rebelling Against a Culture of Porn: Barbara Kay; Some young people fight back.
The Peace Racket: Bruce Bawer; "Peace studies" hides an animus towards freedom.

August 7, 2007

Is America a Christian Country?: David C. Stolinksky; A Jewish view.
Brave New World at 75: Caitrin Nicol; Reexamining Huxley.
Symposium: Stalin: The Great Warlord?: Jamie Glazov; Was Stalin brilliant, capable, or incompetent?
Harry Potter and the Fire Breathing Fundamentalists: Jerry Bowyer; The Christian symbolism in the Potter books.

July 31, 2007

The Violent Hypocrisy of Some Peace & Justice Christians: Russell D. Moore; A look at the kind of political activists who are drawn to the big tent of the “peace and justice” movement.
"I Am Not Afraid of Death": Christian Neef and Matthias Schepp; Der Spiegel interview with Alexander Solzhenitsyn.
Preaching Without Reaching: William C. Mills; The irrelevance of relevant preaching.
Interior Design: Ken Brown; DNA and its complex specified information.
In the Heart of Freedom, in Chains: Myron Magnet; Elite hypocrisy, gangsta culture, and failure in black America.
Reasonable Science, Reasonable Faith: Christoph Cardinal Schönborn; Science and natural philosophy.
Symposium: Criminalizing Holocaust Denial: Jamie Glazov; The EU and the effort to brand Holocaust denial a "hate crime".

July 22, 2007

Luther and a Gay Reformation?: Raymond J. Keating; Have the activists citing Luther ever read him?
The Torah And The Constitution: Norman Berdichevsky; How has the biblical ideal of covenant shaped America?

July 17, 2007

Why Are Atheist Books Best Sellers?: Dennis Prager; Books are "more emotional the intellecual" but they are hit nevertheless.
Motherless in Maryland -- Roberto de.B's Twins: James M. Thunder; The increasing social confusion about parenhood.
The Culture of Charity: David Michael Phelps; Who gives more -- conservatives or liberals?
The Father Almighty, Maker of Male & Female: Paul C. Vitz; What's behind the move to deny the masculine pronoun when referring to God?

July 11, 2007

Turkey Strikes a Blow against the Patriarch of Constantinople: Sandro Magister; Turkey denies the Ecumenical status of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Ending the Balkan Quagmire at American Thinker: Julia Gorin; American miscalculation regarding the Balkans.

July 7, 2007

Oh, the Humanity!: Gregg Koukl; Dred Scott and Roe v. Wade.
Fem. Fatale: Bernard Chapin; An interview with post-feminist author Carrie Lukas.
In Defense of Human Exceptionalism: Wesley J. Smith; The war against the unique worth of humans.
Follow the Money: Jennifer Roback Morse; Stem cells and subsidies.
Death on Demand: Wesley J. Smith; The assisted-suicide movement sheds its fig leaf.
Genesis, Environmentalism and Evan Almighty: Raymond J. Keating; Anti-SUV and anti-suburbia Christians will appreciate the new film "Evan Almighty."
For a Renewed Interpretation of the Qur'an: The Lesson of a Great Islamologist: Sandro Magister; Michel Cuypers applies to the sacred book of Islam the methods already applied to the Bible. The results are astonishing.
Mary and the Wise Guy: Jerry Bowyer; "Why I wish Chris Hitchens knew more history."
Society Shouldn't Undermine Marriage: Raymond J. Keating; Marriage is more than just a "personal relationship".
Liza Mundy's "Tiny Casualties": James M. Thunder; The moral problems with multiple embryo transfers.
Making Mammals: William Saletan; Putting human DNA back into animals.
Conspiracy Theories and News: Rod Dreher; When we let conspiracy theory masquerade as news, we fall prey to much more than deception.
Final Document of the International Scientific Conference on Christianity, Culture and Moral Values: Interfax News; The Russian Orthodox Church on the place of Christianity in the European heritage, in the culture, science and social thought of European countries.

June 23, 2007

My Trip to Kosovo and Bosnia: Jesse Petrilla; What does Kosovo tell us about Muslims and America?
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Surprising Family Legacy: Acting From Principle on Abortion: Claremont Institute; MLK's family fights for the unborn.

June 20, 2007

Jefferson Versus the Muslim Pirates: Christopher Hitchens; America's first confrontation with the Islamic world helped forge a new nation's character.
The Right to Life and Human Dignity: Leon Kass; America’s political and moral vocabularies are so dominated by “rights talk” that we lack the language to discuss the deeper human goods at stake in debates over biotechnology.
Overcoming Poverty: Are Millennium Development Goals The Only Strategy?: David W. Virtue; "Micro-credits" lift Third World poor out of poverty.
The Incredible Shrinking Father: Kay S. Hymowitz; Artificial insemination begets children without paternity, with troubling cultural and legal consequences.
Political Pseudoscience: Matthew B. Crawford; The flight from reality in the human sciences.
The Lost Tools of Learning: Dorothy Sayers; 1947 essay on what's needed for a good education.

June 14, 2007

Designed for Sex: J. Budziszewski; What we lose when we forget what sex is for.
Why the Art World is a Disaster: Roger Kimball; The cynical destruction of order.
The Family Factors: Allan Carlson; A brief social history of the family in America.

June 03, 2007

U.S. Muslim Views on Islamic Radicalism: Raymond J. Keating; Poll numbers indicate support for Islamic radicalism among American Muslims.

June 02, 2007

Andrei Kurayev: "Why Am I Not An Atheist": Nadezhda Pronina; The compelling power of God.
Dr. Death Rides Again: Rita L. Marker and Wesley J. Smith; Kevorkian is back.
Dr. Death Returns: Wesley J. Smith; Jack Kevorkian's bizarre ideas in his own words.

May 24, 2007

Spiritualpolitique: John J. DiIulio Jr.; Think religion doesn't matter in diplomacy? Think again.
Egyptian Muslim Intellectual Criticizes Egypt's Treatment of Copts: Middle East Research Institute (MEMRI); Advises Coptic Church how to respond to Islamic repression.

May 14, 2007

Dirty Dancing Indeed: Raymond J. Keating; Portraying abortion as a matter of convience.
Jefferson Hated "Hate Crime" Legislation: William J. Federer; Legislating thought crime.
Jesus, Son of Humankind?: Fr. Paul Mankowski; The necessary failure of inclusive-language translations.
My Journey Through Darfur: Bernard-Henri Levy; "A guided tour through hell.
Robert Drinan, Infanticide, and the "Unthinkable": Peter Sprigg; The moral blindspot of a human rights defender.
The Much Exaggerated Death of Europe: Fr. Richard John Neuhaus; Fr. Richard Neuhaus on Philip Jenkins.

April 27, 2007

Personal Jesus: Jason Lee Steorts; John Shelby Spong's "nontheistic" Christianity.
Virginia Tech Shooting Reveals America's New 'At Risk' Group: Anthony B. Bradley; Examining middle class youth.

April 23, 2007

Demon Drink?: Raymond J. Keating; The prohibitionist impulse in some Christian circles.
Politics and Conscience: Robert P. George; "Freedom is a two way street."
Christ on the Silk Road: Glen L. Thompson; The evidences of Nestorian Christianity in ancient China.
Justice Kennedy Documents the Horror: G. Tracy Mehan III; Partial birth abortion a grave moral crime and the Supreme Court seems to agree.
Rowan Williams' Wrong Reading of Romans (...and John 14:6): Robert A. J. Gagnon; Archbishop of Canterbury's misreading of Romans on homosexual passages.
A Growing Culture of Fatherlessness: Kay S. Hymowitz; The legal dilemmas of erecting a wall between sperm donors and mothers.
The Duke Case in Review: Anthony B. Bradley; Justice prevails, virtue interprets.
Distant Neighbors: Amanda Witt; On keeping children innocent when lesbians move in.

April 17, 2007

The New Crusaders: Andrew Higgins; As religious strife grows, Europe's atheists seize pulpit.
The Religious Left's Monster: Mark D. Tooley; WCC and other Western support of Marxist brutality.
Mount Athos Objects to Ecumenical Openness: George Weigel; Roman Catholic reaction to the statement by the monks of Mt. Athos to Pope Benedict's visit to Constantinople.
Prepare for Biblical Floods and Droughts: Mark D. Tooley; Evangelicals and global warming.
School for Scandal: Hip Hop Goes to College: Anthony B. Bradley; MTV, popular media, and the corruption of Black America.
Difficult to Define Whose Suffering is Worthy of Death: Wesley J. Smith; Right-to-die bill can't preclude expansion to other ill people.

April 2, 2007

The Miracle of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem: Niels Christian Hvidt; The light from the tomb of Christ.
Is Gender Just a State of Mind?: Regis Nicoll; "Are you a boy or a girl?"
An Orthodox Professor Ponders the Scriptures: Peter T. Chattaway; Interview with Fr. Thomas Hopko
Europe's Amnesic Anniversary: Samuel Gregg; Forgetting the Christian past.
Evangelicals on Torture: Raymond J. Keating; Is their thinking consistent?

March 22, 2007

Struggling Alone: Ryan T. Anderson; The lonely struggle with same-sex attraction.
Three Who Changed the World: Fr. Richard John Neuhaus; On President Reagan, Pope John Paul II, and Prime Minister Magaret Thatcher.
Miniatures, 1996-99: Alexander Solzhenitsyn; Brief stories by Solzhenitsyn.
Jefferson Award Presented to Father David Lowell: Sheila Moody; Helping the poor.

March 20, 2007

Families And First Principles: Robert P. George; The Conservative fight to protect life and defend marriage.
Simply Lewis: N.T. Wright; Reflections on a master apologist after 60 years.
Choosing Sides: David Mills; The temptation to transcend politics.
The Story of a Well-Lived Life: Robert P. George; Elizabeth Fox-Genovese, R.I.P.

March 17, 2007

Presbyterian Exodus, Traditional Unity: Raymond J. Keating; "The exodus by historic, orthodox churches from mainline Protestantism continues to pick up steam."
Dostoyevsky as a Giant Unsurpassed by Any in the Russian Literature: Interfax News; Interview with Bp. Hilarion.
The End of the Anglican Communion: George Weigel; "The gnosticism that infects the Episcopal Church USA has just about driven the Anglican Communion over the cliff."
Antichrist is an Ecumenist, Cardinal Tells Pope: Ruth Glendhill; "(The) days will come in Christianity in which they will try to reduce the salvific event to a mere series of values."
Why Do We Murder Down Syndrome Babies?: Charles and Donna James; "American genocide."

March 15, 2007

A Notable Ruling in The Hague: Srdja Trifkovic; Serbia "not guilty" of genocide rules the International Court of Justice.
Europe is Not the Sum of its Parts: Spengler; "The unifying concept of Christendom is what made it possible to create nations out of the detritus of Rome and the rabble of invading barbarians."
The Coming War With Islam: Solly Ganor; A Palestinian Christian talks to an Israeli Jew about what the West does not understand about Islam.
From Canterbury to Constantinople: Frank Lockwood; A woman Anglican priest converts to Orthodox Christianity.
The Theologian and the Historian: Ernest W. Lefever; When Barth met Schlesinger.
The Polonization of Ireland: Christie Davies; Poles settling in Ireland bring their faith with them.
First, Do No Harm...: Wesley J. Smith; A betrayal of the hospice movement.

March 11, 2007

Dead Body Porn: Thomas S. Hibbs; The grotesqueries of the "Body World" exhibit.
Words to Die By: John Kekes; A new series resurrects some of history's bloodiest manifestos.
An Ethically Unsound "Therapy": Wesley J. Smith; Emotions and motives to the side, this radical procedure is unjustifiable.
Marriage and Society and The Boundaries of Gay Adoption: Jeniffer Roback Morse; Gay adoption and the nature of family.
Free Radical: Joseph Rago; Ayaan Hirsi Ali infuriates Muslims and discomfits liberals
Facing the Islamist Menace: Christopher Hitchens; Mark Steyn's new book is a welcome wake-up call.

February 28, 2007

"Bad Policy" ... Really?: Raymond J. Keating; The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) rejects homosexual activism -- or does it?
An Icon?: Martha Groves; "This ponytailed monk will leave that image to others."
Modern Predestination: Theodore Dalrymple; The dangerous notion that misconduct is genetic.
The Language of Nature: Steve Talbott; "Without the speaking of the Word -- without language -- we would have no science today with its striking power to illuminate the world."
Reflections on the Revolution in Hungary: John Kekes; Was it worth it?

February 18, 2007

Book Review: Letters to Doubting Thomas: A Case for the Existence of God: David Roemer; Is there a proof for the existence of God?
Why We Need the Poor: Anonymous; How the poor save the rich.
Analyzing the Effect of State Legislation on the Incidence of Abortion Among Minors: Michael J. New; Parental notification works says the data.
Christians Will 'Disappear' in an Independent Kosovo, Bishop Warns: Nathan Burchfiel; Warning to the US.
War of Cultures: A review of Dinesh D'Souza's "The Enemy at Home.": Stanley Kurtz; Is American liberalism to blame for Muslim fundamentalism?

February 4, 2007

Interview with Bishop Artemije: David Brunnstrom; "A U.N. plan for the future of Kosovo will never be accepted by Serbia."
Infrastructure for Believers: James M. Thunder; Churches as the heart and soul of communities.
National Council of Churches Apologizing for Islamists: Mark D. Tooley; NCC continues tradition of apologizing for tyranny.
Dinesh the Dhimmi: Srdja Trikovic; Dinesh D’Souza misreading Islam?

January 31, 2007

Holland's Post-Secular Future: Joshua Livestro; Christianity is dead. Long live Christianity!
Work Matters: Raymond J. Keating; Work as a calling from God.
The Diseases Of Our Sex-Obsessed Society: Joseph Collison; The bitter fruit of the sexual revolution.
When Will the World Confront the Undead of Croatia?: Julia Gorin; Supporting Croatia against Serbia wrong US policy.

January 23, 2007

G.K. Chesterton on Morality and Truth: G.K. Chesterton; Twentieth century wisdom.
Turkey: Religious Freedom Via Strasbourg, Not Ankara or Brussels?: Otmar Oehring; Pressuring Turkey for freedom or religion.
Blinding Us with Science: Jonah Goldberg; Are some claims for science too good to be true?

January 17, 2007

A Mormon President?: Raymond J. Keating; How will it play with the electorate?
Strange Yokefellows -- Part 2: John Lomperis and Alan Wisdom; The NCC is "an organization at odds with Its stated purposes".
Chavez's Holy War: Samuel Gregg; Chavez' authoritarianism resisted by the Catholic Church.

January 11, 2007

Strange Yokefellows: John Lomperis and Alan Wisdom; NCC's financial ties to left-wing foundations -- it's more than you think.
Something to Do with Books: Bernard Chapin; Interview with Roger Kimball.
On Evil: Theodore Dalrymple; Reflections on the Rawandan genocide.
Utopia vs. Nationhood: Roger Kimball; Rousseau and the utopian delusion.

January 4, 2007

Grave Signs: Russell D. Moore; It is better for Christians to bury than to burn.
Self-Abortion: S.M. Hutchens; The demonic voice behind the "right to choose".
America Was Meant to Be Free, Not Secular: Dennis Prager; The religious roots of America.
Ancient Biblical Text to Be Virtually Reunited: Zenit News; The Codex Sinaiticus, one of the most ancient existing texts of the Bible, will be virtually reunited on the Internet by 2009.

December 29, 2006

Atheists, the New York Times, Christmas and Hope: Raymond J. Keating; Taking stock of the secularist's war on Christmas.
Book Review: The Pope, the President and the Prime Minister Who Changed the World: Susan Yoshihara; Three great personages of a critical age.
Christ, Christmas, and Capitalism: Bill Steigerwald; How do economics and religion mix?

December 16, 2006

Mel Gibson's "Apocalypto": Raymond J. Keating; "Apocalypto" entertains, but does it uplift?
Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue as Witness: Zenit News; Interview with Bishop Agathangelos of Fanarion.
AHI Sends Letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice: American Hellenic Institute; Regarding the mistreatment of American citizens by Turkish officials during the meeting of Pope Benedict XVI and Patriarch Bartholomew.

December 16, 2006

'Tent' Church at Ground Zero: Verena Dobnik; Rebuilding St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church after the attack on 9/11.
The 'Greening' of Institutional Christianity: John L. Allen Jr.; Environmental action gets more notice among Christians.
Book Review -- Unprotected: Sexual freedom is damaging to students: Danielle Crittenden; Promiscuity destroying our children and politically correct adults are silent.
What We Know About Embryonic Stem Cells: Maureen L. Condic; What's truth and what's hype?
The Ecology Of Genocide: Shane Bauer; More on the catastrophe in Darfur.
Dr. Death Gets Out of Jail: Wesley J. Smith; Will the media finally tell the truth about the ghoulish aspirations of Jack Kevorkian?
Germany Protests Against Tehran Holocaust Conference: Hardy Graupner; "...anyone who denies the Holocaust is the enemy of modern day Germany."

December 12, 2006

The Human Difference: Eric Cohen; We lack the clarity of the ancients about what sets man apart from the animals.
C. S. Lewis Goes to the Laboratory: Thomas W. Merrill; Book review: The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief.
Turkey: Authorities Harass Orthodox Patriarchate Staff: Compass Direct Website; Beneath the surface of Pope Benedict's visit was a hard struggle with Turkish authorities.
Born American, But in the Wrong Place: Peter W. Schramm; A personal reflection on the 50th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution.

December 6, 2006

The Fall Into Liberal Protestantism: Raymond J. Keating; Trying to define "liberal Protestantism."
God Rest Ye Merry: Wilfred M. McClay; Christmas is about Christ, but give the devil his due.
Which One God?: Bat Yeor; Is the God of Abraham the God of Mohammed?
The Limits of Tolerance: Naomi Schaefer Riley; Western theological arrogance toward Third World Christianity.
Beyond the Right to Life: Wilfred M. McClay; On Ponnuru's "The Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, the Courts, and the Disregard for Human Life."
Workers of Another World United: John Harmon McElroy; A personal commemoration of Poland's solidarity 25 years later.
The Politically Incorrect Guide to English and American Literature: Jamie Glazov; Political correctness and the denial of the cultural canon.
Marriage and Caste in America: Jamie Glazov; The "marriage gap" and social mobility.

November 22, 2006

Thanksgiving Day Proclamation 1789: Pres. George Washington
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation 1863: Pres. Abraham Lincoln
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation 1986: Pres. Ronald Reagan
St. Katherine Monastery Icon Exhibit: Getty Museum; An outstanding exhibition of ancient Orthodox iconograpy.
Freedom, Liberty and Marriage: Paul M. Weyrich; America must reverse it's five decade decline of marriage.
When the Court Lost Its Conscience: Allen C. Guelzo; The man behind Dred Scott, and his clash with Lincoln.
Is Britain Lost?: Joseph Puder; Is the Muslimification of England inevitable?
Europe Without Roots: Marcello Pera; Relativism responsible for the "dark mood" over Europe.

November 12, 2006

Respectable Baby Killing: Wesley J. Smith; Support builds for legalizing euthanasia for ill and disabled newborns.

November 16, 2006

The Regensburg Moment: Fr. Richard John Neuhaus; Did Pope Benedict kick start the necessary debate about religion and reason?
Book Review -- Europe is Finished, Predicts Mark Steyn: Daniel Pipes; Review of Steyn's new book "America Alone".
The Gift of Language: Theodore Dalrymple; Language and presuppositions about human nature.
The Human Race: Success Or Failure?: Paul Johnson; What do we make of the history of mankind?
Faith-Based Triangulation: Joseph Loconte; Religious moderates propelled the Democrats to victory.
Democracy and Same-sex Marriage: Jeff Jacoby; Gay marriage advocates argue that Constitutional democracy is incompatible with the rights of minorities.
The Secular Case Against Gay Marriage: Adam Kolasinski; Society undermined by homosexual marriage.
Marriage Wins: Stanley Kurtz; The strategic missteps of same-sex-marriage advocates are now undeniable.
Don't Despair: Strong Justices Can Still Be Confirmed: M. Edward Whelan III; Democratic Senate win does not mean the Supreme Court is lost.
Book Review -- Unprotected: How Universities Can Be Hazardous to Student Health: Warren Throckmorton; Universities reluctant to reveal to promiscuity--depression link
A Social-Uplift Program That Works: Nicole Gelinas; The Queens Library's secret: help those who help themselves.
Hispanic Family Values?: Heather MacDonald; Hispanic illegitimacy creating a new underclass in America.

November 11, 2006

Constitutionalized Infanticide: Jay Sekulow; Supreme Court debates partial birth abortion.
Gere-ing Up for Nazi Propaganda: Julia Gorin; Hollywood hides the buildup of Muslim terrorists in Bosnia.
In Search for a Kosovo Solution: Boba Borojevic; Interview with Jim Jatras.
A Russian Orthodox View of Papacy - Part 1: Zenit News; What does "universal juridisdiction" really mean?
A Russian Orthodox View of Papacy - Part 2: Zenit News; What does "universal juridisdiction" really mean?
The Czech Orthodox Church: Coilin O'Connor; A community with a long and rich history in Bohemia and Moravia.

November 4, 2006

Book Review: The Decline of Europe: Theodore Dalrymple; Three books about the Islamic advance in Europe.
The Importance of Voting and Christian Involvement in the Political Arena: Wall Builders Website; What do the American founders say?
The Big Stem-Cell Breakthrough: Wesley J. Smith; What you never heard in the mainstream media.
The Confession Part 1: Stanley Kurtz; Have same-sex-marriage advocates said too much?
The Confession Part 2: Stanley Kurtz; "Conservative" proponents of same-sex marriage are about to be overtaken by radicals.

October 31, 2006

Christians and the November 7 Ballot: Raymond J. Keating; Does the scripture really say anything about minimum wage? What about abortion?
An Electoral Battle of the Booklets?: George Weigel; Two different views of Catholic Christian social responsibility.
Faith, Secularism, and Government: Joseph Loconte; Debate about faith and government.
Book Review: Truth About Islam's Founder Revealed: Serge Trifkovic; Review of Robert Spencer's "The Truth About Muhammad".
Crocodile Tears: Alisha Craddock; The phony compassion of Liberals.
The Atheists are Coming! The Atheists are Coming!: Gary DeMar; Is atheism really less bloody than religion?
Avoidance Strategy: Stanley Kurtz; What about marriage in the Netherlands?

October 28, 2006

See No Hezbollah; Hear No Hezbollah; Speak No Hezbollah: Mark D. Tooley; NCC continues its policy of appeasing tyranny and some American Orthodox follow them.
Socrates or Muhammad?: Lee Harris; Joseph Ratzinger on the destiny of reason.
Open Letter to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI by 38 Leading Muslim Scholars and Leaders: Islamica Magazine; Answering the Regensburg address.
Fish Out of Water: Jamie Glazov; Facing liberal intolerance toward Christianity on a secular campus.
Back & Forth to the Future: Touchstone Magazine; Critiquing an Evangelical call to action.
Book Review: The God Delusion: David Roemer; Richard Dawkins and radical atheism.
October 23, 1956: Peter Nadas; The Hungarian Revolution: Impotent, Poignant, Personal.
Vote "No," Missouri: National Review Online; Missouri's stem cell intitiative is subterfuge.
Environmental Factors May Influence Sexual Orientation: Warren Throckmorton; Study also questions fraternal birth order effect.
Micro-Finance: A Way Out of Poverty: Jennifer Roback Morse; Giving poor in the Third World to means to lift themselves from poverty.

October 22, 2006

Pedophile Nation: Ben Stein; "This is a nation that is absolutely drenched in juvenile sex."
The Faith of Father O'Malley: Raymond J. Keating; Are actors who act Christian roles counted among faithful?
Convert or Die: Jamie Glazov; Examining forced conversion in Islam.

October 18, 2006

Pinning Civilian Deaths on the Great Satan: Mark D. Tooley; Aging activists try to revive Progressive dreams.
Symposium: Romancing Opiates: Jamie Glazov; Is addiction a disease? A debate.
Book Review -- Islam's Black Slaves: The Other Black Diaspora: Suzy Hansen; Islamic slave trading.
Orthodox Nuns Live for God: Adriana Janovich; A monastery in Washington state.
Civic Engagement: Family Facts; Differences between liberals and conservatives concerning civic involvement.

October 11, 2006

Egyptian Coptic Intellectual Analyzes Islamist's Views on Muslim-Copt Relations: Middle East Media Research Institute; Coptic Orthodoxy as an "infidel religion".
Political Science: Wesley J. Smith; A new political action committee enters the fray.
US Evangelists Join "Campaign To Keep Kosovo Within Serbia": Guy Dinmore; Robertson and Falwell sign on to protect Kosovo.
What is Evangelical Environmentalism?: Rev. Gerald Zandstra; Environmental stewardship is not a new idea.

October 3, 2006

The Demolition of Man: Terry Graves; The scientific attempt to cheat death in a culture of death.
The Terrorists Among Us: Theodore Dalrymple; "It's not just Islam, but the tension between Islam and Western modernity, that makes them tick."
Desperate Grannies: Kay S. Hymowitz; "Baby boomer feminists say they want sex and self-actualization...They also might want to consider growing up."
Clinton's Kosovo Whopper: Cliff Kincaid; "Clinton's bombing of the former Yugoslavia killed more people than died in this 'genocide.'"

September 30, 2006

The Bookkeeper and Gay Marriage: Raymond J. Keating; Bureaucratic meddling in New York.
Dhimmitude for Dummies: Victor Sharpe; What to expect under Muslim rule.
When I Was In Prison, Bob Edgar Didn't Visit Me: Faith McDonnell; Using the Gospel for political gain.
National Council of Churches Ignores Christian Suffering: Mark D. Tooley; Only prisoners NCC likes are al-Qaeda or Taliban operatives at Guantanamo Bay.
Over the Counterculture: Wilfred M. McClay; "Transgressive Bohemians as Regressive Bobos."
Radical Islam and U.S. Prisons: Charles Colson; Unseen revolution behind prison walls.
Freedom of Religion and Undue IRS Intrusion: Paul Weyrich; IRS to monitor content of sermons.
The Baby Market: Kevin E. Schmiesing; Sex selection: if people want it, let's sell it.

September 20, 2006

That They May Have Life: A Statement of Evangelicals and Catholics Together: First Things Magazine; Affirming the inherent dignity and value of human life.
The Pope's Divisions: Reuel Marc Gerecht; Benedict XVI promotes "interfaith" dialogue. Muslims and Christians need it.

September 20, 2006

Head-in-the-Sand Liberals: Sam Harris; "Liberals and conservatives respond very differently to the notion that religion can be a direct cause of human conflict."
Student Needs For Understanding Our Freedom And Liberty: Paul Weyrich; "Are American schoolchildren really learning the lessons about the struggles our forefathers endured...?"
The Pope, Jihad and "Dialogue": Andrew G. Bostom; Analyzing Pope Benedict's controversial speech.
When War Must Be the Answer: James V. Schall; Pacifism and liberalism "planned an imaginary world for an impossible humanity."

September 16, 2006

The End of Committment: Jamie Glazov; What happens when disillusion sets in among secular utopians?
Faith, Reason and the University: Memories and Reflections: Pope Benedict XVI; Three stages in the program of de-Hellenization.
Sealed and Delivered: Richard Brookhiser; Why George Mason didn't put his John Hancock on the Constitution.
Will U.S. Back Islamo-Fascist State in Europe?: John Gizzi; Will the real Clinton legacy be a fascist state in the heart of Europe?
Islamists = Bible Heroes?: Mark D. Tooley; No boundaries in the delusions among religious left.
Plan B is a Bad Plan: Jennifer Roback Morse; Watch for even higher rates in America's STD epidemic.
Not a Live and Let Live Movement Any More: Jennifer Roback Morse; Gay lobby increasingly aggressive in California.

September 13, 2006

9-11 on Film: "World Trade Center" and "United 93": Raymond J. Keating; Two surprisingly good films about 9-11.

September 5, 2006

Murder in the Cathedral: Terrorizing the Innocent: Joe Wall; The struggle not to be corrupted by the evil of the evil doer.
Book Review. The Frivolity of Evil: Michael S. Rose; Review of Theodore Dalrymple's' "Our Culture, What's Left of It"
The Man Who Fed the World: Ronald Bailey; Science in service to humanity.
When Schools Silence God Talk: Nat Henthoff; Political correctness trumps free speech.

September 2, 2006

A Truly Modern Miser: Jack Dale; A short story.
Misguided Attempts to Eradicate Global Poverty: Janice Shaw Crouse; An analysis of the National Council of Churches' "Study Guide on the Millennium Development Goals".
Without Conscience: James Hitchcock and David Mills; When pluralism means disobedience & rancor.
A Maid to Order Bible: S. M. Hutchens; One after another feminist interpretation of the Bible has failed when scrutinized.
Pope Prepares To Embrace Theory Of Intelligent Design: John Hooper; Discussions that could herald a fundamental shift in the Vatican's view of evolution.
Interview with James Jatras: Kosovo Within a Democratic European Serbia: Boba Borojevic; The real problem in Kosovo is that a noisy and violent Muslim minority within Serbia is demanding, against all legal principals, sovereign statehood.
Serbs, Islamic Fascists and Deception: Mary Mostert; Ottoman Empire census data shows Serbian historical claims are correct.

August 28, 2006

EU Christians Czech Castro: Mark D. Tooley; Former Eastern bloc Christians critical of Castro, Western liberal Christians coddle him.
Science By Press Release: Wesley J. Smith; More hype from stem cell entrepreneurs.
Rethinking Peer Review: New Atlantis; How the Internet is changing science journals.

August 25, 2006

Abortion, Morality and the Guidance of Christianity: Raymond J. Keating; Should traditional Christians be silent on abortion because secularized Christians are pro-choice?

August 24, 2006

Mt. Athos, Greece: Of Monks and Men: Niel Averitt; A pligrimage to the center of Orthodox monasticism.
Europe Without Christ: Zenit News; Will the Muslim threat cause secular Europe to return to the Christian faith?
Dostoevsky and Memory Eternal: Donald Sheehan; An Orthodox approach to "The Brothers Karamazov."
The War for China's Soul: Simon Elegant; Christianity is reshaping China.
The First Fourteen Days of Human Life: Patrick Lee and Robert P. George; Laying a firm biological foundation on the beginnings of human life.
Welfare Reform is Working: Anthony B. Bradley; Child poverty decreased.
Shop Class as Soul Craft: Matthew B. Crawford; A case for the manual trades.
Marriage and the Public Good: Ten Principles: Witherspoon Society; Prominent thinkers make the case for marriage.
Beyond Gay Marriage: Ryan T. Anderson; The stated goal of these prominent gay activists is no longer merely the freedom to live as they want.
Reaping the Whirlwind of Abortion: Bp. Thomas Doran; Secularism and the destruction of society.

August 17, 2006

The Invisible Christians of the Holy Land: Sandro Magister; Vast numbers of uncounted Christians in Holy Land.
Reflection and Choice: William F. Bennet; How do we understand slavery in early America?
Petitioning for Life: Julia Gorin; "I had an abortion," Ms. Magazine urges its readers to declare. How about "I wasn't aborted"?
Parents or Pimps?: Rebecca Hagelin; Pornographers ply trade on internet and corrupt children.
How Green Is Your Church?: Roy Spencer; Churches resist global warming bandwagon.

August 8, 2006

Hellenism, Hebraism, and Americanism: Bruce S. Thornton; Online lecture on ideas that shaped American culture.
Evolution and Me: George Gilder; "The Darwinian theory has become an all-purpose obstacle to thought rather than an enabler of scientific advance."
The Great Stem Cell Coverup: Wesley J. Smith; Promising medical research you never hear about.
All or Nothing: Theodore Dalrymple; The quest for a moderate islam may be futile.
Power to the Pedophiles: Theodore Dalrymple; The real danger of a Dutch court's loony decision.

August 6, 2006

Convenient, Beach-Friendly Summer Reading: Raymond J. Keating; Good reading for the waning weeks of summer.
Gender Difference, Not Gay Marriage, at Center of Family Fight: Michael Medved; Gender differences, not the validity of same-sex attraction, the real issue behind marriage.
Ratzinger Is Right: NPQ Magazine; Interview with René Girard.
In the Beginning Was the Word: Library of Congress; The Russian Church and Native Alaskan cultures.

July 29, 2006

The Novel Moscow Feared: John J. Miller; The novel suppressed by the Soviets that described an Orwellian society almost three decades before Orwell did.
Theocracy, Theocracy, Theocracy: Ross Douthat; The new conspiracy theory: America is slouching toward theocracy.
The Frankenstein Syndrome: Paul Greenberg; A juicy prospect for a fast-developing industry: billions in federal grants for experimentation on human embryos.
The Vatican Confronts Islam: Daniel Pipes; "The Catholic Church is undergoing a dramatic shift from a decades-old policy to protect Catholics living under Muslim rule"
As Bush Stands Firm in the Middle East, He Capitulates in Europe: Julia Gorin; More on the Muslim persecution of Orthodox Christians in Serbia aided by misguided US policy.

July 25, 2006

Book Review: Simply Christian: Raymond J. Keating; Heaven and earth come together in Jesus of Nazareth.
NCC Chief Bob Edgar Targets "Fear, Fundamentalism and Fox News": Kathryn Davis; National Council of Churches proves once again that "National" is a misnomer.
Do I Understand What You Are Saying?: Leander S. Harding; How the homosexual agenda led to the dogmatic corruption of the Episcopal Church.
The Age of Neuroelectronics: Adam Keiper; Man, machine, and biotechnology.
The President Stands Up for Life: G. Tracy Mehan, III; Vetoing stem cell legislation was the right thing to do.
Testimony of Hendrik Reitsema: Hendrik Reitsema; The ramifications of Holland's euthanasia program.
Getting It Wrong: Michael J. New; How the New York Times misinterprets abortion statistics and arrives at incorrect conclusions.
The Democrats' Unreligious Fringe: Gregory Rodriguez; Republicans kowtow to the religious right, but Democrats have their own pesky religious voting bloc: the secular left.
US Accused of Siding With 'Criminals and Jihadists' in Kosovo: Nathan Burchfiel; Serbian bishop Artemije Radosavljevic says US waging war on Kosovo Christians.
Blind Eyes Over Kosovo: Doug Bandow; NATO watches as Serbian Christians persecuted.

July 10, 2006

Desert Prayer With Egyptian Roots: David Kelly; Coptic Orthodoxy finds home in US.
A Leap of Faith: Most Kids Don't Choose Their Church: Ralph De La Cruz; Children "searching for themselves" find religion.
The Forgotten Founder: Roger Kimball; The only clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence
The American Bible Tradition: Mark A. Noll; The King James Version used to be our common text.
Distant Horrors: Marsha Rumer; An exhibition at New York's Ellis Island aims to educate Americans about the Soviet gulag.
Castroites of a Leftist God: John Lomperis; The Religious Left has finally spoken out against the "violation of religious freedom" in Cuba.
Liberal Christianity is Paying for Its Sins: Charlotte Allen; Out-of-the-mainstream beliefs about gay marriage and supposedly sexist doctrines are gutting old-line faiths.
"Tortured" Logic: Mark D. Tooley; National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) only blames US.
How Muslims Think: Daniel Pipes; A just-published opinion survey of ten Muslim communities is revealing. The world should pay close attention.
Marriage Ruling Showed Proper Restraint: Raymond J. Keating; Was that judicial restraint exhibited by the New York State Court of Appeals in its decision last week on the definition of marriage?
Stem Cells Without Moral Corruption: Eric Cohen and Robert P. George; Congress can give research a boost without supporting the misuse of human embryos.

July 02, 2006

Life vs. Death: The Religion of the "Right to Choose": Wesley J. Smith; Book review -- The Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, the Courts, and the Disregard for Human Life
Guide for the Cineplexed: John Parker; Churches that give you what you want, but not what you need.
Moral Stem Cells: E. Christian Brugger; Can we create pluripotent stem cells that are functionally equivalent to embryonic stem cells?

June 30, 2006

Episcopalian Exit: Raymond J. Keating; The Episcopal Church has turned its back on the Anglican Communion, traditional Christian teachings, and Holy Scripture.
Cleansing Serbs in Kosovo: Jeremy Scahill; Ethnic cleansing against Serbs and non-Islamic Albanians in Kosovo.
The Renewal of the West: Jerry Bowyer; Immigrants make America stronger.

June 27, 2006

Orthodoxy and Islam: Sandro Magister; Benedict XVI prepares for his trip to Turkey
After Londonistan: Christopher Caldwell; London ranks as a capitol of the Muslim world.
Fears of Turkey's 'Invisible' Armenians: Sarah Rainsford; Turkey denies Armenian holocaust.
The Catholic Court Appeal: Robert F. Cochran Jr.; Why so many Catholic Justices on the Supreme Court? Why now?
The God Who Names Himself: Albert Mohler; Presbyterians march the road to neopaganism.
An Open Letter to Brittany McComb: Rabbi Daniel Lapin; Denying freedom in the name of freedom.
Social Conservatives Were Right, Again: Dennis Byrne; Liberal devaluing of fatherhood undermines children.

June 14, 2006

A Gore-y Movie: Raymond J. Keating; "Gore is a zealot on a quasi-religious crusade."
Death by Ethics Committee: Wesley J. Smith; Refusing to treat lives deemed unworthy of living.
State Treasurer Angelides, Women Leaders Commemorate 33rd Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade Decision: Angelides for Governor Website; Another Greek Orthodox politician seeks abortion industry support.
Why Not Take Her for a Test Drive?: Jennifer Roback Morse; The risks of cohabitation.
Thanks E.J. Dionne, For Explaining It All To Me: Jennifer Roback Morse; Social conservatives know what their interests are.
Empty Pews: Where Did All The Men Go?: Kristen Campbell and Adelle M. Banks; Feminizing Christianity.

June 7, 2006

Marriage Matters: Dn. Keith A. Fournier; Support the Federal Marriage Protection Amendment.

June 4, 2006

Madonna and the "Frenzied Throng": Raymond J. Keating; Madonna's success does not speak well for our culture.
Christians Under Siege in Kosovo: Cliff Kincaid; Why no outcry over Christian persecution in Kosovo?
Darwin's Divisions: Martin Hilbert; The Pope, the Cardinal, the Jesuit & the evolving debate about origins.
Atheism on the Rocks: Regis Nicoll; Even secular humanists are on the defensive.
Same-Sex Marriage: Eugene F. Rivers & Kenneth D. Johnson; Hijacking the Civil Rights legacy.
Smoking Gun: Stanley Kurtz; The Netherlands shows the effect of same-sex marriage
Over Our Dead Bodies: Anthony Esolen; Men who are willing to lay down their lives are truly indispensable.
Islam and the West: Pew Forum; A conversation with Bernard Lewis.
Polygamy vs. Democracy: Stanley Kurtz; You can't have both.
WCC Resolutions Lean toward Moral Equivalence, Pacifism: Alan Wisdom; Thinking does not change at the WCC.
Biotechnology and the Spirit of Capitalism: Eric Cohen; The commerce of the body will become even more competive.
An Important Jewish Holiday: Rabbi Daniel Lapin; For Christians: A view into the Jewish roots of Pentecost.

May 26, 2006

Book Review. This Time The Crocodile Won't Wait: Spengler; Religious war coming between Islam and the West?
Counteracting Falsehoods With Truth: Raymond J. Keating; Resisting the DaVinci code propaganda.
The Confusion on Campus: Vincent J. Cannato; No moral center and no core values taught in many colleges.
Who Was That Laughing?: Raymond J. Keating; Does Christianity have to be humorless?
Animals Are People Too: Rabbi Daniel J. Lapin; Creating immature social policy based on feelings.
Pulling the Plug: Five Strategies for Talking to Democrats About Euthanasia: Eric Pavlat; Democratic pro-lifer wants party to return to pro-life roots.

May 24, 2006

It's Not 1938 Again: Jimmy Bitton; Arm bands marking Jews started way before Hitler.
Throroughly Modern Mill: Roger Scruton; A utilitarian who became a liberal--but never understood the limits of reason.
The School: The inside story of the 2004 attack in Beslan: C. J. Chivers; An "extraordinary accounting of the experience of terror in the age of terrorism."
Islamist Sex Slave Traders: London Times; Islamic raiders steal children.
Saint Hugo: The Religious Left begins its embrace of Hugo Chávez: Mark. D. Tooley; Is there any Marxist dictator the religious left does not love?
Kosovo: The Plot Thickens: Srdja Trifkovic; Misguided U.S. and Nato policy in Kosovo not assured of victory.
To Russia With Love: Douglas Sylva; Declining birth rate threatens Russia.
Russia Becoming a Muslim State: Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury; "In the next several decades, Russia will become a majority Muslim state."
Holy Sepulchre!: Daniel Henninger; "The Da Vinci Code" shows that conspiracy theories have no limits.

May 19, 2006

The Dictatorship of Relativism: Bp. Robert C. Morlino; Relativism offers nothing definitive, enslaved to ego and desires.
Darfur, Arab Genocide and The New York Times: Kenneth Levin; Why the silence about the complicity of Arab nations?
The Achievement of Jaroslav Pelikan: David W. Lotz; A tribute to a great historian.
Book Review. Exodus: Why Americans Are Fleeing Liberal Churches for Conservative Christianity: C. J. McCloskey; "The great culture clashes are at root theological."

May 13, 2006

Kosovo - A Land Being Islamized by the United States, NATO and United Nations: Lee Jay Walker Dip; US and Nato establishing a Muslim state in the heart of Europe.
A Letter from America's Religious Leaders in Defense of Marriage: Religious Coalition for Marriage; Orthodox prelates Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan Herman are signers.
Different Churches, Common Goals: Andrei Zotolov Jr.; Orthodox and Catholics work together against secularism in Europe.
Europe's Two Culture Wars: George Weigel; First against Islamic dominance, second against secularization -- but both are related.
The New Underground Railroad: Melanie Kirkpatrick
Book Review. Our Conduct in War: Tackling Moral Questions of WWII Allied Bombing: Ernest W. Lefever; Questions about Allied carpet bombing and the atom bomb during WWII.
Book Review. Grappling with God: The faith of a famous poet: Wilfred M. McClay; Auden was a Christian writer, not a writer who happened to be Christian.
Bush the Bad Christian: Mark D. Tooley; Iran's president, the NCC and America's religious left unanimously agree: Bush is a bad Christian.
Foie Gras: Rabbi Daniel Lapin; A Democrat politico inadvertently asserts that law reflects cultural values.
Banned in Boston: Maggie Gallagher; The coming conflict between same-sex marriage and religious liberty.
After Roe: An Interview with Jeffrey Rosen: Sara Lipka; A pro-abortion legal scholar argues for judicial restraint.
Guttmacher Inseminates the Media: Paul Chesser; Pro-abortion researchers sure have good friends in the mainstream media.
Hitting Rewind: Fr. Thomas Berg; Some scientists are in hot pursuit of ethically acceptable alternatives that do not involve the destruction of embryos.

May 8, 2006

Blind Eye to Terror: Mark. D. Tooley; WCC practices selective outrage.

May 4, 2006

Six Million African Muslims Convert to Christianity Each Year: Al-Jazeerah Website; Islamic leader discusses Muslim attrition in Africa.

May 4, 2006

Bill O'Reilly's History of Christianity: Raymond J. Keating; O'Reilly needs to do more homework.
New Ecumenical Leader Decries "False Religion" of Fellow Christians: John Lomperis; New NCC leader continues practice of intolerance.
Arab Intellectual on the Worsening Situation of Christians in the Muslim World: Middle East Media Research Institute; Christians under fire by Muslim radicals.
What the Islamic Riots Reveal: Fr. Mitch Pacwa; Islam radicalism has roots in Ottoman collapse
A Legal Defense for the Unborn Child: Michael C. DeMoss; An open letter to the ABA.
Partial Truth: The press and partial-birth abortion: Ramesh Ponnuru; Mainstream press compliance in arbotion industry lies.
"We never say no": Wesley J. Smith; The right-to-die movement abandons pretense.
Amnesty International Considering Promoting Abortion 'Rights': Samantha Singson; About to deny the human rights of the unborn.
Book Review. The Founding Believer: Mark D. Tooley; Examining the Christian faith of George Washington.
Movie Gives Life To Little Told Tale Of WWII Heroism: John Kass; The courage of Crete during WWII>
Faith-Based Funding Politicizes Religion: Fr. Robert Sirico; Faith-based funding bad idea?
Decoding The Da Vinci Code: Christianity Today; Resources critiquing "The Da Vinci Code.
Aleksander Solzhenitsyn: "Saving the Nation Is the Utmost Priority for the State": Vitaly Tretyakov; Russia needs moral and physical renewal but must be wary of European ideals.

April 26, 2006

The Rancid Radicalism of William Sloane Coffin: Roger Kimball; William Sloane Coffin as destroyer of the public trust.
Not Harvard Bound: Terrence O. Moore; Red state students looking for more than the Ivy League offers.
Washington's Faith and the Birth of America: Michael Novak and Jana Novak; How Christianity shaped George Washington.
Bottom of the Ninth Assembly: George Conger; The World Council of Churches and its cultural irrelevance.
US Not Doing Enough to Help Egyptian Christians, Group Says: Julie Stahl; Don't relegate Coptic Orthodoxy to dhimmitude.

April 20, 2006

The Miracle of the Holy Fire in Jerusalem: Niels Christian Hvidt; The holy fire that emerges from the Church built on the tomb of Christ.
Why Robespierre Chose Terror: John Kekes; The lessons of the first totalitarian revolution.
Book Review: Greek or Turk?: Theodore Dalrymple; "The dissolution of the Ottoman Empire was highly productive of horrors ..."
The Pope's Secret File: Marek Jan Chodakiewicz; "At any given time, up to a dozen [Communist] agents, both clerical and lay Catholic, reported on Wojtyla."
Holy Land's Christians Caught In Midst Of Conflict: Megan Goldin; Struggling between Hamas and Israel.
The Pope's Easter: Daniel Henninger; Benedict XVI takes on the excesses of secularization and radical Islam.

April 19, 2006

Rescuing the Faithful from the Episcopal Church?: Raymond J. Keating; The fight for a traditional Christian voice from the U.S. within global Anglicanism.

April 06, 2006

Russian Orthodox Church Human Rights Initiative: Interfax News; "We do not want to see a radical-liberal view on human rights as the sole possible opinion."
The Criminalization of Christianity: Roberta Leguizamon; Christian persecution in Eritrea.
Is Psychology Losing Its Way?: Warren Throckmorton; APA bows to the lords of political correctness.

April 06, 2006

The Abuse of Eminent Domain and the Ten Commandments: Raymond J. Keating; Kelo is stealing and Christians should speak out.
Kosovo: The Real Test of U.S. Foreign Policy: Aleksandar Pavic; "Where were you when Christian Kosovo burned?"

April 04, 2006

The Baptist Headway: Russell D. Moore; America's largest protestant denomination & the culture war.
Brave New Biology: Leon Kass; When scientists offer to improve human nature, they threaten human dignity.
Is Paris Turning?: Matthew Maguire; Some unexpected signs of Christian vitality in post-Christian Europe.
Dunno Much Scientology: Regis Nicoll; The making of a religion.
Book Review: The Philosophy Steamer: Bryan Appleyard; Lenin and the exile of the intelligentsia.
Engaging Islam: Hartwig Bouillon; A challenge to European Christians.
Model State Law To Prevent Starvation And Dehydration Proposed: National Right to Life Committee; Preventing more killings like Terri Schiavo.
The Joy of Conservatism: Maxwell Goss; An interview with Roger Scruton

March 29, 2006

Immigration, Faith and Economics: Raymond J. Keating; How do we think about immigration?
Consoling the Cartoon Mob: Mark D. Tooley; More on the moral confusion afflicting the NCC.
I Know It's Politically Incorrect, But. . .: Rabbi Daniel Lapin; Political correctness and its hold on Americans.
Killing Babies, Compassionately: Wesley J. Smith; The Netherlands follows in Germany's footsteps.
"Christian" Group Bites the Hand that Rescues It: Mark D. Tooley; "Christian" peace activists struggle to thank their military liberators.

March 23, 2006

Europe's Utopian Hangover: Paul Johnson; The EU is built on fantasy.
Castro and the Religious Left Go Green: Mark D. Tooley; NCC swoons to Castro's environmentalist tune.
The Fallaci Code: Brendan Bernhard; Oriana Fallaci asks: Is Muslim immigration to Europe a conspiracy?
Creators Versus Critics: Paul Johnson; Man's creative and inventive faculties battle his critical and destructive faculties.
Purim 2006 -- Not All Authority is Bad: Rabbi Daniel Lapin; " Insisting that all human lives, ambitions, successes and outcomes must all be equal does not eliminate hierarchy as much as it welcomes tyranny."
Greeks Need To Be Evangelized Anew, Says The New-style Church Of Greece: Credo Website; Faith is understood by many as a cultural tradition rather than part of a person's life experience.
Deleting Dad: Kathleen Parker; Men are necessary.

March 16, 2006

Dorm Brothel: Vigen Guroian; The new debauchery, and the colleges that let it happen.
Are the Suburbs Bad for the Soul?: Raymond J. Keating; Does it matter that city folk snub their noses at suburbanites?
Wanted: Pro-Life Democrats: Fr. Thomas Williams; Enough of this "big tent" Catholicism from the party with little room for pro-lifers.
Living in a Dream World: Robert Spencer; Maintaining illusions about Islam.

March 14, 2006

Modern Aftermath of the Crusades: Zenit News; Robert Spencer on the battles still being waged.

March 14, 2006

Cyprus: Portrait of a Christianity Obliterated: Sandro Magister; Turkey seeks to destroy "every trace of Hellenism and Orthodoxy."
Harm Done: Wesley J. Smith; Codifying the decline of the medical profession.

March 9, 2006

Conscience and Catholic Democrats: Raymond J. Keating; Private conscience not a tool for moral relativism.

March 5, 2006

Lord, Have Mercy: Mark D. Tooley; The U.S. delegation to the World Council of Churches apologizes for America
The Feminist Anti-Kid Crusade: Carey Roberts; Feminism and the destruction of the two-parent family.
On Campus: The Abolition of Art: Nathanael Blake; The cultural barbarians have set before us a "laborious process of restoration."
Shifting Definition of Cloning: Wesley J. Smith; More on "somatic cell nuclear transfer."
A Catholic Alternative to Europe's Social Model: Jeniffer Roback Morse; The collapse of European socialism.
Facing the Facts of Europe's Suicide: Joseph A. D'Agostino; The West has lost faith in its own civilization.

March 1, 2006

U.S. Church Leaders at WCC Assembly Beg Forgiveness for 'Raining Down Terror' on World: Alan Wisdom; Tepid applause greets more NCC self-loathing.
Looking Beyond the Oscars for Faith on Film: Raymond J. Keating; Hollywood recognizing Christianity? Not likely.
The Birth, Destruction and Resurrection of a Russian Cathedral: Martine Self; Story of rebuilt Cathedral mirrors Russia's rebirth.
The Sin of Promoting Marriage: Joseph A. D'Agostino; First they asked for tolerance, now they want to abolish marriage.

February 24, 2006

Sex in the Mailbox: Raymond J. Keating; Boomers and their ongoing sexual revolution.
Book Review: Son Fulfills Promise To Tell Father's Tale: Roger Williams; Moving true story of faith, courage, and gratitude in the face of overwhelming hardship.
Europeans: The New People of the Pact: George Neumayr; Europeans the new dhimmis?
Human Cloning and Scientific Corruption: New Atantis; Examining the scandal in Korea.
Book Review: The Catholic Engine of Western Progress: George Weigel; The Christian foundation of progress.
What's Next -- Jailing Flat Earth Fans?: Rabbi Daniel Lapin; Jailing a Holocaust denier sets a very dangerous precedent.

February 19, 2006

APA Pro-Choice View Based on Civil Rights, Not Science: Amy Sobie; Position not based on any research or data.
Preaching the Word . . . On Global Warming: Raymond J. Keating; Some Christian activism blows hot air.
Giving to God, Giving to Caesar: Zenit News; Roman Catholic encyclical on the role of church and state.
Dissolving Marriage: Stanley Kurtz; If everything is marriage, then nothing is.

February 9, 2006

The Religious Left's "State of the Union": Mark D. Tooley; NCC declares "fundamentalists" and conservatives greatest threat to America.
Russian Orthodox to EU: Don't Ignore Religious Deaths: Russian Orthodox Church; Remembering crimes against persons of conscience.
The Olympics, Terrorism and Steven Spielberg: Raymond J. Keating; Moral equivalency towards terror.
Same-Sex Marriage Threatened?: Ted Byfield; Canada reconsiders.

February 4, 2006

Prescription for Tolerance: Allan Dobras; Is moral judgment a mental disorder?
Danger Zone: Wesley J. Smith; Even though Haleigh Poutre is conscious, she's not necessarily safe.
Did You Say "Addicted To Oil," Mr. President?: Rabbi Daniel Lapin; Cry wolf or use our brains?

February 1, 2006

First Motion Picture on Partial-Birth Abortion: Raymond J. Keating; A gripping story to convey grim facts.
The Legacy of Jihad: Jamie Glazov; Muslim terror often precedes conquest.
The Media's Ancien Régime: Hugh Hewitt; The decline of old media.
Abortion Causes Massive Mental Health Problems for Women: Joseph A. D'Agostino; Findings "so dramatic that even pro-lifers have trouble believing them."
Wimps and Barbarians: The Sons of Murphy Brown: Terence O. Moore; Boys not learning how to become men.
The Feeding Tube Dilemma: John T. Dunlop; Asking key questions.

January 28, 2006

Roe Babies and Reagan Babies: Hans Zeiger; One quarter of the Reagan babies are missing.
Science and the Church: Herbert London; What it means to question Darwinism.
Eminent Domain, Communists, and the Little Guy: Raymond J. Keating; Government seizure of private property mirrors Chinese policy.
A Look Into Post-Abortion Misery: Kathryn Jean Lopez; Pro-choicers hide the emotional cost of abortion.
Polygamy: Red Herring or Real Threat?: Jennifer Roback Morse; Gay marriage opens door to polygamy.

January 27, 2006

From Dr. McCoy to Dr. Death: Raymond J. Keating; Ideas on assisted suicide.
The Supreme Court Ruling on Assisted Suicide: Wesley J. Smith; Patients need TLC, not assisted dying.
Propaganda in America: Karl Zinsmeister; Lying and cultural decline.
The Democrats' New Litmus Test: Wesley J. Smith; Assisted suicide replacing abortion as litmus test?

January 18, 2006

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Raymond J. Keating; Reflecting on the division among Christians.
When Even the Pope Has to Whisper: Spengler; Is Islam reformable?
Wooed: The Media Hypes a Fraud: Wesley J. Smith; Media culpability in the Hwang scandal.
Here Come the Brides: Stanley Kurtz; Plural marriage is waiting in the wings.
Russian Space City Builds New Route To Heavens: James Oberg; Religion flourishes in formerly atheist city.
Uninformed Consent: Warren Throckmorton; Abortion and mental health consequences.
Nothing to Die Over: Wesley J. Smith; Oregon decision by Supreme Court not a loss.
Why Do "Jewish Organizations" Promote Hate Between Jew and Christian?: Rabbi Daniel Lapin; Some Jewish organizations get it wrong.

January 17, 2006

Alito and the Catholics: Joseph Bottum; Stepping into the vacuum caused by mainline Protestant decline.
Does Abortion Impact the Mental Health of Women?: Warren Throckmorton; Studies suggest abortion causes psychological distress.
Another Cloning "Breakthrough": Wesley J. Smith; The world's first phony stem cells.
Peter Singer Meets Dr. Hwang: Nigel M. de S. Cameron; The ethics of the Brave New World.
Protecting Girls: Thinking about Ted Kennedy's Groody concerns: Pia de Solenni; Kennedy's posturing on Alito nomination does not extend toward sanctity of life.
A View to Kill: Wesley J. Smith; Hollywood heralds Dr. Death.

January 12, 2006

What's the Book on Daniel?: Raymond J. Keating; Television cheapens Christianity -- a lot like liberal Chrstians have.
Destructive Generation: David Horowitz and Peter Collier; The 1960's "still spews toxins into our culture."
Soul Man: Bret Stephens; Leon Kass sounds a warning about the perils of biotechnology.
It's the Demography Stupid: Mark Steyn; "Much of...the western world will not survive this century..."
The Corruption of History: Keith Windschuttle; Is the West destroying its own history?
Harem, Scare 'Em: Worrying About Polygamy: Naomi Schaeffer Riley; Look where sanctioning gay marriage will lead.
A Very Long Disengagement: Mark Bauerlein; Many high school graduates don't know where the Pacific ocean is located.
Roger Shattuck 1923-2005: New Criterion; Remembering a historian of culture.
Controversial Trials Divide Turkish Society: Middle East Media Research Institute; Turkey's internal battle with Islamists.

January 4, 2006

The Bible, the Constitution and a Dictionary: Raymond J. Keating; Manufacturing political "rights."
After the Suicide of the West: Roger Kimball; Nations die by suicide more often than murder.
Nearer, My God, to the G.O.P.: Joseph Loconte; Religion and the political left.
A Blessing unto the Nations: Joel Schwartz; Tolerance and Jewish-Christian distinctions.

January 12, 2006

On Trial: Orhan Pamuk; Silenced about the Armenian genocide.
First Comes Marriage: Jennifer Roback Morse; Why no one has a right to a child.
Georgian Christian Leader Joins Chief Rabbi in Lighting Chanukah Candles: NewsGE; Orthodox and Jewish accord.
The Family Factors: Allen Carlson; Lessons from history on the family in society.
Holy Land Christians' Decline: Heather Sharp; Political instability taking toll.

December 23, 2005

Conventional Wisdom and Those Twelve Days of Christmas: Raymond J. Keating; The Christmas season starts on Christmas day, not before.
A Sword Will Pierce Your Heart: Amy Welborn; The dark side of Christmas.
Persecuting the Holy Land's Christians: Jamie Glazov; World needs to aid Palestinian Christians.
How Many Americans Really Attend Church Each Week?: Justin Taylor; Numbers point to less than we think.

December 18, 2005

King Kong and Beautiful Violence: Raymond J. Keating; Can violence in movies serve beauty?
Church Aid Still Flows To Victims: Bruce Nolan; "Catholic, Orthodox faiths are untiring."
Indeed He is Born!: Mark Gauvreau Judge; "'Merry Christmas' may not be enough"
On George Orwell: Malcom Muggeridge; Muggeridge reflects on Orwell.
The Rock Star's Burden: Paul Theroux; Bono's aid to Africa an empty gesture?
Orthodox Church Bristles at EU Recommendations: Moscow Times; Rejects attempts by EU to regulate religious affairs.
Toward a Holy Order: Fr. Raymond J. de Souza; Homosexuality and the priesthood

December 14, 2005

Familiar Faith Themes Enrich the "Chronicles": Raymond J. Keating; Filmmakers remained faithful to book.
"Modern" Bioethics: Lawrence R. Huntoon; Are utilatarian bioethics ethical?
Sin Is Not Cost Effective: Jennifer Roback Morse; Corruption breeds poverty.
WWII Internment of Alaska Aleuts Recounted: Jeannette J. Lee; Unkown suffering of Alaskan Orthodox Christians.
Pondering Christmas in the World and Among Christians: Raymond J. Keating; Commercializing Christmas.

December 12, 2005

Beyond Narnia to C.S. Lewis and Today's Christianity: Raymond J. Keating; C.S. Lewis on Christianity and culture.
Benedict XVI Is to Reinterpret the Second Vatican Council: Sandro Magister; Pope Benedict to reign in Vatican II excesses?
The Real St. Nick: Warren Throckmorton; The Santa Claus legend has its roots in a real Saint.
Intelligent Design -- A Scientific, Academic and Philosophical Controversy: Paul M. Weyrich; Overview of a movement that threatens to dethrone Darwin.
Sexually Transmitted Depression -- The New STD?: Warren Throckmorton; The link between sexual promiscuity and depression in teens.
Left-Wing Monster: Mao Zedong: Steve Mosher; Concise history of the greatest mass-murderer in history.

December 4, 2005

NCC Delegates Question Council's Political Focus: John Lomperis; NCC under fire by member denominations.
A Tale of Two Fundraising Letters: John Lomperis; NCC's Edgar botches fundraising appeal.
A God-Possessed Man: Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821 -- 1881): Malcom Muggeridge; Understanding a master.
The Gay Invention: Homosexuality Is A Linguistic As Well As A Moral Error: R.V. Young; No such thing as a "homosexual class."
Death by Government: Stalin Beat Hitler but Mao Surpassed Both: R. J. Rummel; Totalitarianism, not war, greatest cause of death in last century.
The Perverse Logic of Abortion: Albert Mohler; Pro-choice arguments make no sense.

November 28, 2005

Gift of Music vs. Theft of Music: Raymond J. Keating; "Thou shalt not steal..."
The Collision of Two Minds: Malcolm Muggeridge Meets Francis Schaeffer: David Virtue; Two approaches by two cultural giants.
Once Upon a Time When America Had Christmas: Rabbi Aryeh Spero; A Rabbi laments the loss of Christmas.
The Humane Holocaust: Malcolm Muggeridge; Classic essay on the sanctity of life.
Giving Thanks for the Free Market: Michael Franc; The Pilgrim's shift to a free market saved them from starvation.

November 24, 2005

Harry Potter and the Freedom of the Christian: Raymond J. Keating; What about the witchcraft?
Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1789: Pres. George Washington
Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, 1863: Pres. Abraham Lincoln
The Priestly Voice of Science: Thomas Lessl; Rhetoric, knowledge, and authority.
Merry Christmas is Not Offensive: Rabbi Daniel Lapin; Jews should protect religious freedom for everyone.
Ignoring A Desperate People: Gordon Cucullu; We should not be silent on the suffering of the N. Korean people.
Russian City's Sacred and Secular Visions: Holland Cotter; Iconography, art, and history.

November 18, 2005

The Other American Exceptionalism: Gerard Alexander; Why the differences between Europe and America?
Reviving The "Moral Sciences": Peter W. Schramm; A conversation with Peter F. Drucker.
Egyptian Copts are Oppressed": Middle East Media Research Institute; Says Egyptian reformist thinker Tarek Heggy
Cell Blocked: Mark Bergin; Church-state separatists threaten funding for a prison ministry that changes lives.

November 14, 2005

A Clintonian Take on the Clinton Presidency: Raymond J. Keating; Open minds in short supply at Hofstra conference.
The Moral Legacy of Rosa Parks: Anthony B. Bradley; From freedom to government imposed welfare.

November 13, 2005

The Suicide Bombers Among Us: Theodore Dalrymple; Why do they do it?
Designing Our Descendents: Gilbert Meilaender; On the new eugenics.
Forgetting We Are Not God: Vaclav Havel; Is there a spiritual dimension that connects all of humanity?
Intelligent Design and Academic Freedom: Barbara Bradley Hagerty; Academics deny academic freedom.
The Cultural Victory of Hugh Hefner: Read Mercer Schuchardt; The Playboy philosophy is not the culture's philosophy.

November 11, 2005

The Problem with Evangelical Theologies: Mark Galli; Return to the ancient exegetes author urges.
Paris When It Sizzles: Guitta, Olivier; The Intifada comes to France.
Biohazards: Wesley J. Smith; Advances in biological science raise troubling questions about what it means to be human.
Number of Sexual Scenes on TV Nearly Double Since 1998: Kaiser Family Foundation; Decline of moral standards continues.

November 7, 2005

Alito: Church and State: Raymond J. Keating
Compassion: A Uniquely Human Trait: Jordan Ballor
North of Border, Gay Marriage Spurs Social Revolution: Katherine Kersten
The Image Culture: Christine Rosen

November 2, 2005

God and Gambling: Raymond J. Keating; Is gambling a sin?
NCC Relies on Liberal Foundations: Mark D. Tooley; Draws more money from liberal foundations than member denominations.
Bans of Matrimony: Gerard V. Bradley & William L. Saunders; A constitutional amendment is the only way to protect marriage.
Jerusalem and Islam: Jimmy Bitton; Islam did not always see Jerusalem as a holy city.
Rebel Without an Issue: R. Albert Mohler Jr.; Married couples who don't have children.
Religious Freedom in Canada: Chris Kempling; "Canada has religious freedom, but that freedom is under assault."
The Abortion Debate No One Wants to Have: Patricia E. Bauer; Prenatal testing makes it "your duty" to abort a disabled child.
The Exorcism of Europe: George Neumayr; Western European hostility to all things spiritual.
End Run: Wesley J. Smith; A Korean company tries to short circuit bans on cloning and stem-cells.

October 22, 2005

Book Review: Saint Cyril of Alexandria and the Christological Controversy: Edward T. Oakes; Who was St. Cyril?
An Open Letter Regarding the Current Hate Crimes Amendment: Robert A. J. Gagnon; "Hate crime" legislation is dangerous.
What Intelligent Design Is -- and Isn't: Jay W. Richards; A primer on the movement that may overthrow Darwin.
A Label That Sticks: Paul Scalia; High school "gay clubs" bad idea.

October 14, 2005

English Religious Leaders Urges No to Euthanasia: Zenit News; Greek Orthodox Archbishop signs appeal.
Back Down Memory Lane At Berkeley: Mark D. Tooley; 1960's lefties today's religious left.
In Italy, Support for Those in a Vegetative State: Zenit News; High view of human life prevails.
Is There Religious Freedom in Turkey?: Otmar Oehring; How do Christians fare?
A Cure for Hate Crimes: Stephen M. Lilienthal; "Hate crime" legislation threatens established concepts of justice.
Kosovo: Get It Right Now: John Norris; Advice to a diplomat negotiating the stalemate.

October 11, 2005

"Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation," Revisited: Sen. Sam Brownback; Another looks at Pres. Reagan's essay.
Christian vs. Christian in the Fourth Crusade: Jonathan Phillips; A historical look at the Fourth Crusade.
The Long Road of Eugenics: Rebecca Messall; From Rockefeller to Roe v. Wade.
What the Unborn Sense in the Womb: Dr. Carl Bellieni; Sense development in the unborn child.
Russia Weighs What to Do With Lenin's Body: C. J. Chivers; No longer an object of secular veneration.
A Kass Act: Wesley J. Smith; Leon Kass retires from President's Bioethics Council.

October 3, 2005

NCC's Edgar to be "on the front line" of DC Anti-War Protests: Erik Nelson; Why is the Orthodox Church endorsing political partisanship?
Passing on the Right: S. M. Hutchens; The religious blind spot of modern liberals.
Stem Sell Job: Gilbert Meilaender; Why The Christian Century is wrong about "spare" embryos.

September 30, 2005

When Goodness Won: Robert Conquest; Sakharov, Solzhenitsyn, and the struggle for freedom.
God Causes the Problems...: Rabbi Daniel Lapin; ...and you thought it was President Bush.
Good News About Adult and Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells: Wesley J. Smith; Adults stem cells heal spinal cord injury.
Should Raunchy be the Fourth R?: Warren Throckmorton; Moral corruption of our children.

September 28, 2005

The Path Less Beaten: Jack Kerouac's On the Road: Stephen H. Webb; Reading and misreading Kerouac fifty years later.
Vanishing Sea of Faith: William Murchison; European Islam & the doubtful future of Christian Europe.
The Cost of Free Speech: Harvey Mansfield; "Sensitivity" replaces free speech.
The Shame of Darfur: Allen D. Hertzke; Christians must act to stop genocide.
The ACLU vs. America: Jamie Glazov; ACLU squelches freedoms.
To End the Schism: Paul M. Weyrich; The Pope's unfulfilled wish.
Swiss Scholars Want Famous Church Returned Before Turkey Joins EU: Jonathan Luxmoore; Make the return of Hagia Sophia contingent on entry into the EU.

September 25, 2005

Christians are Katrina's First Responders: Religious News Service; Christian compassion in action.
Not Liberating, After All: Wendy Shallit; How did feminists end up in bed with Hugh Hefner?
Choice or Control? (Forced abortion in China): Joseph A. D'Agostino; President Bush right in denying UN funding.

September 17, 2005

What White Do-Gooders Did for Black America: John McWhorter; Black poverty the result of 30 years of misguided welfare rather than racism.

December 2, 2009

What “Historical Theology” Means: Fr. Oliver Herbel; What does it mean to be a historical theologian?
The Orthodox Christian View of Icons as “Windows to Heaven”<: George Patsourakos; A primer on understanding icons.

November 19, 2009

Obituary: Serbian Patriarch PAVLE – May His Memory Be Eternal: Srjda Tifkovic; Eloquent words for a true disciple of Christ.
The Power of the Name: Implications For Orthodox Psycho-Theology: Fr. George Morelli; Change the language, and you change the faith.
Reflections on Fr. Morelli's Essay on Exclusive Language: Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse; Inclusive language in the end leads to a denial of the Incarnation.
Frontier Orthodoxy: Fr. Oliver Herbel; First in a series of columns on Orthodoxy in America.
The Gulag Lives On – But Not in Our Culture: Daniel Crandall; The failure of artists and writers to spark the moral imagination with projects depicting the horror of the Gulags allows the world to ignore the continued presence of those hellish prisons.

October 27, 2009

The Blame Game: Fr. George Morelli; Real events cannot be changed but our reaction to them can.

October 25, 2009

Overcoming Anxiety: Christ, The Church Fathers and Cognitive Scientific Psychology: Fr. George Morelli; "Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down" (Proverbs 12:25).
Locality, the Episcopate, and Canonicity: Reflections on the Recent Pre-Conciliar Meeting at Chambesy: George Michalopulos; The Chambesy Protocol raises new questions about Orthodox unification in America.
Hazardous Pathway: Wesley J. Smith; The road to euthanasia.
Moses and the Book of Job: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Examining the affinities between Moses and Job.
Tea Party: Fr. Peter-Michael Preble; Sometimes protest is good, but othertimes...

September 26, 2009

Warning Signs of Power Corruption in Organizations: Chris Banescu; Corruption can affect any institution, including the Church.
Secularism and the Mind of Christ and the Church: Some Psycho-Spiritual Reflections: Fr. George Morelli; When the social consensus shatters, where do we turn?
A Myth Is as Good as a Mile: Wesley J. Smith; Why the assisted-suicide movement is winning.
The Fruit and Responsibility of Labor: Fr. George Morelli; Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until the evening...
The Netherlands?! A Good Bad Example: Wesley J. Smith; The Netherlands as an example of public-private health care option? Obama has got it wrong.
Dealing with a Fool: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "What is my ethical duty when faced with a manifest fool who insists on shooting off his mouth?"
The Desert Journey: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The post-baptismal experience of Christians is portrayed as a life-long journey of trial in the desert.
Making Our Thoughts Captive to Christ: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; A a primer on discipline of the mind.
Getting to Know An Unknown God: John Kapsalis; "Who is this unknown God that has touched all of world history?"
Moving Mountains: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Are they real mountains? Are they mountains in our life, in our heart?
Faithfully Listening to Obama: Terry Mattingly; The President had some good things to say.
Education and True Knowledge: Vasile Catalin Tudora; The limits of empirical knowledge.

August 13, 2009

The Road to Unity — From Vision to Action: Orthodox Unity in America: Orthodox Christian Laity; National Conference on Orthodox unity in America.
Good Marriage XVIII. Marriage and Parenting in the Domestic Church: Ladder of Divine Ascent for Marriage: Fr. George Morelli; St. Chrysostom: Marriage is an esteemed path to salvation.
The Calling of a Bishop is to Preach the Gospel: Bradley Nassif; "The most urgent need in the Orthodox world today is...converting our nominal Orthodox people to personal faith in Jesus Christ."
Brokenness: Hope and Optimism: Fr. George Morelli; Hope is fostered in tribulation.
The Shoe Man: Peter Georges; Helping the children of Uganda.
God Can Fill Us: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; The foundation of all desire is the desire for God.
Bored by Sin: Fr. Steven C. Kostoff; Sin causes life to devolve into an empty caricature of life.
Real Live Postmodern Preacher: Terry Mattingly; "It was like they were ripping raw chunks of theology out of ancient creeds and throwing them by the handfuls into the congregation..."
How to Live an Ecological Life in Christ: Fr. Vasile Catalin Tudora; Our acts reshape the spiritual environment around us.
Jesus as the “Word”: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Theology protects the narrative of scripture.
Pelagius, Monothelitism, and the Will of Christ: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The struggles to undertand if Christ was of one or two wills.
Personal Loyalty a Bad Foundation for Unity": Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "Heaven help those Christian leaders — bishops and pastors especially — who make loyalty to themselves the source of church unity."
The Perils of the Priesthood: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The worst offenses of the priesthood (concern)...the quest of power and absolute control."
ROCOR Starts Spanish Language Theological School: Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia; Expanding the ministry.

July 31, 2009

The Assault on American Business: Chris Banescu; The message from Washington is clear and getting louder by the day.
A Psycho-Spiritual Eulogy for Suicide: Dimly Glimpsing the Incomprehensible: Fr. George Morelli; The paradox of a good God permitting evil.
So Three Cows Walk into Court ...: Wesley J. Smith; Animal-rights extremism in the Obama entourage is no joke.
What Are You — Blind?": Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; How is that two people can witness the same event and draw different meanings?
Tribulation in this Life Fr. Steven C. Kostoff: What is our responsibility towards suffering?
Visiting the Oklahoma City National Memorial: Christopher Huckabay; A moving account of a visit to a place of great tragedy.

July 15, 2009

Smart Parenting XVII. Love and Worship in the Domestic Church – Of God or Idols?: Fr. George Morelli; Do our homes model the Church or the culture?

July 1, 2009

1917 Council and Tomos: St Tikhon’s Vision Then and Now: Met. Jonah (Paffhausen); Time to work towards Orthodox unity.
Honest Friendship?: Fr. George Morelli; A circle of true friends is relatively small.
The Coming of Islam: Abp. Lazar (Puhalo); Warnings about a future threat.
The Virtual Re-creation of the World: Vasile Catalin Tudora; Reflections on technology and communion.
Understanding Christ in His Time and Culture: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Reading scripture in its proper context.

June 11, 2009

Good Marriage XVII. Wrecking a Marriage: Demanding Human Justice: Fr. George Morelli; The judgment of man is one thing; the judgment of God is another.
The State of Kansas vs Frank Schaeffer in the Murder of Dr. George Tiller: George Michalopulos; “I'm sorry” doesn't cut it.
Barack Hussein Obama’s Happy Muslim Rainbow Tour: Srjda Trifkovic; Sealing the myth of Muslim victimhood.
The Three Most Important Rules in Business: Chris Banescu; Follow these and business can thrive.
That Other Speech at Notre Dame: Terry Mattingly; "I am personally against slavery, but I respect the slaveholders decision to hold slaves."
Save the Planet, Get Married!: Jonathan David Price; Want to go green? Don't stay single.
Give Silence a Chance: John Kapsalis; Tuning out the noisy clutter.
Apologetics I: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; A proper defense of the faith - Part 1.
Apologetics II: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; A proper defense of the faith - Part 2.
Satisfying Our Thirst: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Who is the living water?
Is There Spiritual Life and Sanctity Today?: Archimandrite Kyrillos; Actually, yes, there is.

June 1, 2009

Book Review. Orthodox Christianity At The Crossroad: A Great Council Of The Church? When And Why: Abp. Nathaniel of Detroit (OCA); Essays on the necessity of a unified American Orthodox Church.
Entitlement: Sabotaging Relationships: Fr. George Morelli; "Whenever we make a demand based on our title we operate from an entitlement perspective."
Taking a Vacation with God: Fr. Vasile Catalin Tudora; The final destination is always upward.

May 22, 2009

The Canonical Status of the Patriarch of Constantinople in the Orthodox Church: Abp. Gregory (Afonsky); Claims to universal jurisdiction a recent phenomena.
Smart Parenting XVI. Styles of Parenting: Fr. George Morelli; Authoritative parenting best for raising pro-social children.
The Word ‘God,’ The Divine Names, ‘Father’ As Divine Name: Abp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); From Abp. Hilarion's online catechism.
Apologies by Bale and other Christians: Donna Farley; What is a proper apology?
Believing Without Seeing: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; "Do not be faithless, but believing."
The Son of Man I: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; What does "Son of Man" mean (Part 1).
The Son of Man II: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; What does "Son of Man" mean (Part 2).
The Son of Man III: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; What does "Son of Man" mean (Part 3).

April 28, 2009

Podcast. The god Called “Earth”: Steven Robinson; Has environmentalism become the new paganism?
Podcast. The Love of God and the Passion of Christ: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Why did Jesus have to die?
Book Review. Faith Under Fire: Fr. George Morelli; Memoir shows even chaplains face spiritual crisis in war zone.
Cowards, Sorcerers and Murderers: John Kapsalis; A lack of courage is no different than unbelief.
The Sign of Jonah: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; What does the story of Jonah reveal?
The Rewards of Fasting Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews: "Fasting without prayer is no different than dieting."
When the Lord Deals with People One-to-One: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Exception or the norm?
Psalm 64: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Worship begins where? — in the Temple of God.
Jesus not the “Heroic Ideal”: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Jesus is not a Homeric (or even American!) hero.
What Think Ye of Christ?: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Whose son is He?

April 20, 2009

The Christians of Dachau: Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse; The prisoners and the cross they bore.
Spiritual Winter — Spiritual Spring: Fr. George Morelli; After darkness, light...After death, resurrection.
Podcast. Orthodox Christianity and Capitalism — Are They Compatible?: Kevin Allen; Yes, says Chris Banescu in this interview with Kevin Allen of Ancient Faith Radio.
“I Saw the Spirit Descending like a Dove”: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Christ recovers the Holy Spirit for mankind.

April 18, 2009

Dachau 1945: The Souls of All Are Aflame: Douglas Cramer; Life in a place of death.
Pascha in Dachau: Gleb Alexandrovitch Rahr; Light breaks through the darkness.
Mindfullness: A Tool to Break Bad Habits and Troubling Emotions: Fr. George Morelli; "Be watchful in all things..."
Funeral for an Infant: Fr. Steven C. Kostoff; A pastor deals with a great tragedy.
Love in a Time of Recession: Fr. Vasile Catalin Tudora; Lover must be personal.

April 10, 2009

Healing The Infirmity Of Sin: A Brief Explanation: Fr. George Morelli; Some ABC's of spiritual healing.

March 28, 2009

One Word of Truth Outweighs the Whole World: Rev. Johannes L. Jacobse; Any word spoken in truth references Christ.
The Scandal: Jesus Hangs on the Cross to Forgive Us of Sin: Fr. George Morelli; A reflection for Lent.
Achieving Orthodox Unity: Fr. Gleb McFatter; Unity will happen when laity, clergy, and monastics demand it.

March 28, 2009

Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Condemns Illinois ‘Reproductive Health and Access Act’: Met. Iakovos of Chicago; "A threat to the freedom of our spiritual and religious lives in the State of Illinois..."
Obama: Destroying Human Life for the ‘Greater Good’: Chris Banescu; The grandiose promises driving embyronic stem cell research not based on facts.
Stem Cell Debate is over Ethics, not Science: Wesley J. Smith; Are ethical constraints &ldquot;anti-science&rdquot; only if one disagrees with where the lines are drawn?
The Road Less Travelled: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Taking responsibility for behavior.
Contradicting Jesus in the Gospels: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The occassions when people contradicted Jesus.
Fasting as Communion: Fr. Vasile Catalin Tudora; Many times people say the church rules are just too hard.
Virtue Begins with a Spoon: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; In the pursuit of wisdom, some folks think they are farther along than they really are.
Come and See: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Christ is the One who never changes, not us.
Is Bill Maher Literally Wrong?: Jonathan McCormack; Maher reasons like a fundamentalist.
Godparent Responsibilities Last a Lifetime: George Patsourakos; Ways to strengthen the bond between God-parent and child.
Justice Silenced: Fr. Alexander F.C. Webster; Standing up for what is right.

March 17, 2009

E Pluribus Unum: One Church From Many?: George C. Michalopulos; What is required for Orthodox unity?

March 3, 2009

US Companies Pay the Highest Taxes in the World: Chris Banescu; Most other countries lower, sometimes by much.
Good Marriage XVI. Pre-Marriage: Avoiding Infatuation Intoxication: Fr. George Morelli; Love might be blind but the neighbors ain't.
Prayer and Silence: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); A primer on prayer.

March 1, 2009

Theology is Not for Everyone: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); "A theologian is one who prays..."
On the Social and Moral Problems of Youth in the 21^st Century: Abp. Lazar Puhalo; The effect of consumerism on the young.
“Right to Die” can Become a “Duty to Die”: Wesley J. Smith; Vulnerable people can be bullied into assisted suicide.
Concerning the 60%: Fr. Steven C. Salaris; Why do the Orthodox lose 6060% of its youth?
Double Your Worry, Double Your Problem: Fr. George Morelli; “Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down ….”
The Last Judgment: Fr. Steven C. Kostoff; Is God a "celestial terrorist?"
The Pursuit of Wisdom in the Book of Sirach: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "In the Book of Sirach, the pursuit of Wisdom has a more personal aspect."
Nailing the Evangelical Fads: Terry Mattingly; Seeking dialogue or scoring points?
The Judgment of Love: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; "Love" has little meaning apart from judgment.
Finding God Again in the Church: John Kapsalis; Christianity is not a faith lived in isolation.

February 21, 2009

Orthodox Mission in the 21st Century: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); The Orthodox Church can play a significant role in the religious awakening of the West but "diaspora" has got to go.
The North Worth Saving: Srdja Trifkovic; "We need a paradigm shift in the West that would pave the way for a genuine Northern Alliance of Russia, Europe, and North America, as all three face similar existential threats in the decades ahead."
The Macedonian Call: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The Greek language and scripture.
Religious Questions for the New President: Terry Mattingly; Welcome to the church-state battlefield, Pres. Obama.
Practical Humility: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Humility is practiced in everyday life.
The Prodigal Son: Fr. John Chagnon; We are all prodigals—all of us.
The Literary Divisions of the Bible: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; How do politics and prophesy shape the narrative?

February 8, 2009

Good Marriage XV. Ensnared By Mindless Helping: Fr. George Morelli; For Christians, help is a problematic concept.
Prayers in a Minefield: Terry Mattingly; During an inaugural, prayers can become mundane.
Persist in Prayer: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Prayer not answered? Don't quit.
From Where Did the Canon of Scripture Come?: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; By what rule are apostolic writings included with the Torah and prophets?

January 31, 2009

The Decline of the Patriarchate of Constantinople: St. John Maximovitch; A warning from 1935.
A Letter To The Ecumenical Patriarch Concerning The Situation Of The Diaspora: Alexis, Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia; Constantinople's misapplication of Canon 28 contributes to American Orthodox disunity.
Having Our Own Way: Fr. George Morelli; People and events are going to be the way they are.
A Primer on Capitalism: Chris Banescu; The ABC's of creating value.
The Paradox of Zacchaeus: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Life is a journey—including the spiritual life.
Freedom Comes from Within: Fr. Vasile Catalin Tudora; Freedom comes from God and it starts in the heart.
Why Did God Test Abraham?: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Did Abraham trust God because God "would" or "could" raise Isaac?

January 27, 2009

Podcast. The Chain of Catastrophe: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Culture of death started long before Roe v. Wade.
Canon 28 of the 4th Ecumenical Council - Relevant Or Irrelevant Today?: Met. Philip Saliba; Questioning Constantinople's dubious reading of Canon 28.
Podcast. What's the Story? Interview with Barbara Nicolosi: Bobby Maddex; Why are movies so lousy these days?
What Does “Born Again” Really Mean?: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Let's see what the scripture says.
Consumption and the Dignity of Man: Fr. Andrew Damick; Are we just "eaters"?
What Can We Learn from the Temptation of Christ?: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Christ's temptation in the desert teaches us about our temptations.
Roe v. Wade at 36: Frederica Mathews-Green; How will future generations judge us on abortion?
Has “God Bless America” Become a Vapid Mantra?: Fr. Steven C. Kostoff; Do we stand for anything worth standing for?

January 22, 2009

Obama and the Moral Imagination: John Couretas; Obama's borrowings of the American narrative.
Moral Imagination, Humane Letters, and the Renewal of Society: Vigen Guroian; Moral imagination crucial in shaping character.
Biological Colonialism: Wesley J. Smith; The sanctity of human life is collapsing.
Searching for Gray on Abortion: Terry Mattingly; How do Americans really think about abortion?
The Sanctity of Life: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Orthodox tradition uneqivocally pro-life.
The Incarnation and the Lament in Ramah: Fr. Andrew Damick; The Incarnation shows the deep value man possesses.
Labeling Others: The Clear Thinking Trap: Fr. George Morelli; Labels betray a basic thinking error.
American Christians and Islam: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; It's time to "discredit Dispensationalist craziness."
Paradise and Hell According to Orthodox Tradition: Fr. George Metallinos; Hell is not a place, it's a condition.

January 13, 2009

Podcast. The Culture War and Orthodox Christianity: Rev. Johannes L. Jacobse; Orthodox Christianity has much to give to American culture.
Suicide: Christ, His Church and Modern Medicine: Fr. George Morelli; How do we make sense of suicide?
The Role of Metropolitan and Its Relationship within the Episcopate: A Reappraisal: George C. Michalopulos; Some historical reasons why the Orthodox have such jurisdictional confusion in America.
Discourse On the Day of the Baptism of Christ: St. John Chrysostom; The Theophany sermon of Christianity's greatest preacher.
Memory Eternal, Paul Weyrich: Terry Mattingly; America has lost a clear, bold, and visionary leader.
On the Streets of Ochrid: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; A visit to a captivating village rich in Christian history.
The Islamic Approach to the Prophets: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Muslims regard the prophets much differently than Christians do.
The Church in the Scriptures: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; A look at how the term "Church" is used in scripture.
The Theological Virtue of Hope: Fr. Peter-Michael Prebble; Hope overcomes despair.
Thoughts on the Middle East: Fr. John Chagnon; Prayers for a land exhausted with conflict.

January 6, 2009

Euthanasia Comes to Montana: Wesley J. Smith; Courtesy of judicial activism.
Substitutions for the Gospel: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "Substitutions for the Gospel remain a constant temptation for Christians."
Jesus: The God who Saves Me: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Our salvation is never automatic.
The Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: Raphael J. Masterjohn; The deep meaning of the coming of Christ.

January 5, 2009

The Theophany and Healing: Fr. George Morelli; Our Lord as physician and healer.

December, 2008

The Church and the Terror State: John Couretas; "The Russian Church today is growing, nourished by the blood of millions of martyrs who perished under the Soviet regime."
The Fight for Peace: Fr, Richard Demetrius Andrews; Sometimes evil has to be fought.
Ministry at the End of Life: Fr. George Morelli; Advice on dealing with sickness and death.
Jesus' Interpretation of His Passion: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; More than the Suffering Servant of Isaiah.
The Spirit of Christmas: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; How committed are we to our faith -- really?
Meditations on the Nativity of Christ: Fr. John Daly; Theological insight into the meaning of Christ's birth.
Christmas: A National Holiday: Fr. George Morelli; Different traditions can stand side by side with each other.
The Theological Virtue of Faith: Fr. Peter-Michael Preble; How do we understand what faith is?
Who Stole Christmas?: Fr. Vasile Catalin Tudora; Why give the Holy Day away to the secularists?
Putting Christ into Xmas: Fr. Vasile Catalin Tudora; Resisting the commercial spirit of the age.

November 29, 2008

Episcopacy, Primacy, and the Mother Churches: A Monastic Perspective: Met. Jonah; Trenchant and clear-headed thinking on Orthodoxy in America. A must read.
More Reflections on the Election of Metropolitan Jonah: Fr. Steven Kostoff; An OCA priest reflects on the strengths and weakeness of the renewal in the OCA.

November 21, 2008

Moral Tradition and the Assault of the Activists: Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse; Homosexual "marriage" about more than "fairness."
Smart Parenting XV. When Your School Age Child Brings up a Conflict Between Church and Science: Fr. George Morelli; The measure of all things is Christ.
Why We Call Them Human Rights: Wesley J. Smith; Ecuador just gave every virus, bacterium, insect, tree & weed constitutional rights.
The Authors and Editors of the Penitential Psalms: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The Psalms portray the complexities of more than one man.
Recovering Authentic Spirituality: John Kapsalis; Waking up from spiritual tupor.
Why Do You Go to Church?: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Is it to find Christ?
Reflections on the Election of Metropolitan Jonah: Fr. Steven Kostoff; A priest reflects on the OCA's new direction.
When the Essentials Come Back into Focus: Fr. John Chagnon; Is the god we worship the God of Abraham?
The Theological Virtues: Fr. Peter-Michael Prebble; Our economic and political crisis should turn our eyes heavenward.

November 13, 2008

Assisted Suicide: The Wind in Their Sails: Wesley J. Smith; Washington state's (under-reported) approval of assisted suicide breaths new life into culture of death proponents.
Christ Empowers Worshipers in the Eucharist: George Patsourakos; How do we approach Holy Communion?

November 9, 2008

Christianity and Armegeddon: Fr. Thomas Hopko; Does "Revelations" speak to today?
Aftermath of the Election: Fr. John Chagnon; "So how does the church respond?"
Providing for Christ and His Church: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Am I happy to share, or am I stingy...irritable?

November 3, 2008

An Interview with His Grace, Bishop Hilarion of Vienna and Austria: Peter C. Bouteneff; Clear headed insights from an emerging leader in world Orthodoxy.

November 1, 2008

New Study: The Orthodox Church Today: Alexei D. Krindatch; A comprehensiv study of Orthodox opinion and attitudes.
An Open Letter to Frank Schaeffer: George Michalopulos; Challenging the assertion that Obama is "pro-life."
Thanksgiving: The National Holy-day: Fr. George Morelli; "Give thanks in everything..."
The Ownership of Property: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "Caesar is our servant, not a thief."
Resisting the Legion of Thoughts: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; How do we expel distressing thoughts?
Locking the Door from the Inside: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Christ might knock, but if the door doesn't open He's not coming in.
The Election and Christ: John Buscemi; Win or lose, our faith must rest in someone greater.

October 8, 2008

Good Marriage XIV. The Anti-Negotiation Stumbling Block: Fr. George Morelli; One spouse cannot spontaneously know what the other wants or needs.
Where Are the Orthodox Dominionists?: John Couretas; Are Protestant "Dominionists" taking over the Orthodox Church?
Religious Right Must Not Set Agenda for Orthodox Church: Harry Katopodis; Is the "Religious Right" taking over the Orthodox Church?
The Big One Is Nigh!: Srdja Trifkovic; "Keeping the markets oxygenated with billions of "our" dollars will not save them...because the malaise is moral and spiritual."
The Three Parts of the Gospel: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; We preach differently in different places.
An Inspired Choice: Fr. Alexander F.C. Webster; An argument for the elevation of Bp. Job as leader of the OCA.
Teaching Prayer: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Prayer is very difficult to teach.

October 5, 2008

An Open Letter to the Delegates of the OCA’s Upcoming AAC: Fr. Andrew Moore; A priest in the Orthodox Church of America (OCA) argues that the appointment of Bp. Hilarion Alfeyev to Metropolitan will help reverse the leadership crisis in the OCA.
Peter and Helen Evans - Orthodox Speakers on Bioethics: Glen Chancy; Challenging the culture of death.
Response to the Open Letter of 138 Muslim Theologians: Patriarch Alexy of Moscow and All Russia; Dialogue, not syncretism.
Setting Objectives for Christian-Muslim Dialogue and Cooperation: Bp. Hilarion Alfeyev; Aggressive secularism affects Islam too.
St. John Cassian: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; A historical essay worth reading again.
Catechesis and Evangelism Are Not Enough: Fr. Gregory Jensen; Examining the Orthodox dimension of the latest PEW report.
Moral Reflections on the Financial Crisis: Fr. Vasile Catalin Tudora; "The craving for money and for luxury has been transmitted to everyone and the true purpose of property has been lost."
Faith in Christ, Not in Works: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; "In order to be made righteous by the faith of Christ, we must seek to imitate as best we can, the absolute trust in, and obedience towards, God the Father."

September 18, 2008

Smart Parenting XIV. Talking To Children About Same-Sex "Marriage": Fr. George Morelli; Children see the campaign for same-sex marriage all around them. How do parents respond?
The Orthodox Church of Tomorrow: Fr. John A. Peck; Our Church is changing and many leaders don't see it.
Britain Adopts Shari’a: Srdja Trifkovic; Capitulating to Islam.
Is God Judging America?: Fr. John Chagnon; "The sickness of my culture begins to end when I address the illness of my soul."

September 18, 2008

Interview with Bobby Maddex, Editor of "Salvo" Magazine: Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse; What's the story behind behind this compelling new journal?
The Most Wanted Infidel in the World: Raymond Ibrahim; Proclaiming the Gospel to Muslims and the price it incurs.
Abraham and Mary: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; What is impossible for man is possible with God.
Kindness is Pleasing to Both God and Man: Fr. George Morelli; Is there an alternative to angry communication?
Recovering the Scriptures: John Kapsalis; Christian life draws from Holy Scripture.
Placing Impossible Standards on Ourselves: Fr. George Morelli; The key to success is to use the talents God gave us.
Carrying Our Cross: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; We come to know Christ through the cross.

September 9, 2008

Kosovo Prelude to Georgia: James George Jatras; Precedent for Russian action in Georgia set by US action in Serbia
Orthodox Christianity Under Threat: Nicholas Gage; Turkey threatens the Ecumenical Patriarchate
The Lesson of Obama's Appeal: Fr. John Chagnon; How to explain Obama's cult-like following?
The Jesus Prayer: Fr. Peter Michael Preble; Introducing this ancient prayer.
Who Is Your Father?: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; What does "call no man your father" mean?

August 29, 2008

Managing for Long-Term Success and Profitability: Chris Banescu; Good management has nothing to do with short-term successes.
Defeating Anxiety: Overcoming the Need for Approval: Fr. George Morelli; The question we ask ourselves should be: "What do I want to accomplish in life?"
Solzhenitsyn and his Critics: John Couretas; Solzhenitsyn's call for spiritual renewal threatened the secularists.
Book Review. Reflections on a Church in Captivity: The Greek Orthodox Church of America: Peter J. Petkas; Missing the imperative to preach the Gospel to all nations?
Remembering Alexander Solzhenitsyn: Fr. Steven C. Kostoff; Reflecting on a life well lived.
The Meaning of the Lord's "Sabbath Rest": Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "Within God's creating activity, the Logos provides 'room' for creatures to act according to their nature."
The Dangers of Treating Faith as a Human Act: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "In the New Testament, faith is presented as both a gift of God and an act of man."
One Difference Between the Bible and the Qu'ran: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Does single or multiple authorship matter?
Marriage and Virginity: The Quest for Purity: Fr. Vasile Catalin Tudora; Moving past cultural cliches to understand what sexual purity really means.

August 2, 2008

Patient Endurance: Fr. George Morelli; Perservering through difficult times.
Faith Comes by Hearing: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; How is faith given?
Follow the Call of Sts. Peter & Paul: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; What do Sts. Peter and Paul teach us?
In "Dark Night" Good Triumphs Over Evil: Fr. Steven C. Kostoff; "Some men just want to watch the world burn."
The Body Lovers: Fr. Vasile Catalin Tudora; Respecting the body even after death.

July 6, 2008

Good Marriage XIII: The Theology of Marriage and Sexuality: Fr. George Morelli; Looking deeper into the meaning and structure of marriage.
Nationalism, Man and Orthodoxy: Fr. Gibran Ramlaoui; Orthdoxy and the problem of ethnic nationalism in America.
The Key to Unlocking Romans: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Romans must be read in the light earlier epistles.
Angel of Satan: Archbishop Stylianos of Australia; What does St. Paul's "thorn in the flesh" really mean?

June 25, 2008

Prayer Brings Us to God: Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis; Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
Marriage: Why Hi-Jack a Christian Institution?: John Mark Reynolds; Growth in marriage was a good sign of civilization. Breakdown in the monotheistic idea of marriage was a good sign of coming decadence and social decay.
Words We Live By: Gregory Cook; What does it mean to be an Orthodox Christian in America?
Raising Children Who Believe: Fr. Peter Guilquist; Five steps we took as Christian parents.
Pastoral Reflections on Suicide in the Military: Fr. George Morelli; Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in the military. Why? What can be done?
A Different Path Toward Faith: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Standing firm in Christ.
Orthodox Bishops Statement on Same-Sex Unions: Moral Crisis in our Nation: SCOBA; Homosexual "marriage" reveals severe moral crisis in the culture.
Key Characteristics of Great Leaders - Part II: Chris Banescu; Qualities that embody superior leadership.
Rags to Riches: The Apostles on Pentecost: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; The Apostles of Jesus Christ have their own rags to riches story.

June 16, 2008

Pascha: Marital Vocation and Putting on Christ: Fr. George Morelli; How marriage relates to the renewal offered us by the resurrection of Christ.
The Fruit of Pentecost: The Holy Spirit and Healing: Fr. George Morelli; The Holy Spirit as God's agent of healing.
Why Not Me?: John Kapsalis; Catastrophes and the judgement of God.
The Vanishing Pascha Night Multitudes: Vasile Tudora; Lukewarm faith in the Orthodox Church.
"Agape" in the Orthodox Church: George Patsourakos; "Agape" -- God's Love -- as understood in Orthodox Christianity.
The Littlest Palm: A Children's Story: Mary Green; Helping a neighbor in need.

June 10, 2008

Smart Parenting XIII. Tools for Smart Punishing: Fr. George Morelli; The right and wrong ways of punishing children..

May 26, 2008

Smart Parenting XII. The Time Out Tool: Fr. George Morelli; Shaping behavior through constructive consequences.
Flight to Freedom: Looking back on Cuba's Long Night: Dn. Gustavo Alfonso; "I have been blessed to live breathing American freedom all of my life, in a society skeptical of false messiahs and which repudiates tyranny."
Podcast. Blasphemous Art: Orthodox Christian Network; Fr. Christopher Metropulos and Rod Dreher of the Dallas Morning News discuss a blasphemous art exhibit at Vienna's Roman Catholic Cathedral.
Statement at the Meeting of the EU Leadership with Religious Leaders of Europe: Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev; Don't promote "tolerance" at the expense of Christians.
The Incredible Story of an Orthodox Missionary: Anastasia; "Maximus has preached Gospel campaigns in 39 nations, face to face with millions of people."
Rev. Wright and Black Liberation Theology: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; How do we understand the theology of Rev. Wright and others like him?
Our Response to the Resurrection: Fr. Stavros N. Akrotirianakis; So Jesus rose from the dead. Now what?
Participating in the Resurrection of Christ: Fr. Michael Laffoon; The authority to remit and forgive sins.
Another Obama Email: Fr. John Chagnon; Gazing through the filters of the media.

April 26, 2008

Podcast. The Tomb Is Empty And So Is My Heart! Would Someone Please Tell Me What I Am Missing?: Fr. Chris Metropulos; Also Fr. Thomas Hopko on "Why Christ Died."
Pascha in Dachau: Gleb Alexandrovitch Rahr; Finding Christ in hell.
Dachau 1945: The Souls of All Are Aflame: Douglas Cramer; More the the moving story of the Divine Liturgy in Dachau.
Encyclical for Great and Holy Pascha - 2008: Bartholomew, Patriarch of Constantinople
God Did Not Create Hell for Sinners, They Did it Themselves: Bishop Hilarion (Alfeyev); Did God create hell?
On the Advantages of Dying Young: Jonathan David Price; Lived must be well lived.
The Key to Joy: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; On prayer, thanksgiving, and thinking.
Fishing with Jesus: John Kapsalis; Awakening to the missionary imperative.

April 22, 2008

Smart Parenting XI: Smart Tools -- Shaping and Consistency: Fr. George Morelli; Children conform to the rules their parents obey.

April 2, 2008

The Ethos of Lent: Fr. George Morelli; Nuggets of wisdom for the Lenten journey.
St. Gregory Palamas and the Prayer of Silence: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Developing interior stillness.
Podcast. Liberation Theology and Barack Obama's Pastor: Orthodox Christian Network; Liberation theology and the controversy over Rev. Jeremiah Wright's sermons.
Podcast. Need vs. Want: Following the Fast in a Consumer Culture: Orthodox Christian Network; Making the most of Lent in a consumerist culture.
Podcast. Orthodox Christianity and American Religious Life: Orthodox Christian Network; What the Pew Forum's recent U.S. Religious Landscape Survey tells us about the future of Orthodox Christianity in America.
I Will Abide by the Truth of the Resurrection: Fr. Vasile Tudora; Witnessing the proclamation that Christ is Risen!
Last Things First: The Eschatological Community of the Parish: Fr. Stelyios Muksuris; St. Symeon of Thessalonike (+1429 A.D.) on the character of the local parish.
What Does it all Mean Anyway?: Fr. Stavros N. Akrotirianakis; Should we really follow all of this Lenten business?
Risk: Lia Lewis; Walking with Christ entails risk.

March 14, 2008

This is the Faith that Sustains the Universe?!: Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis; Dumbing down the Orthodox faith.
Homeschooling and Parental Rights Under Attack in California: Chris Banescu; The tightening grip of the judiciary over private life.
The Debate on Euthanasia in the Context of the Dialogue between Christianity and Secular Humanism: Bishop Hilarion (Alfeyev); "Today every believer in the West should think seriously about his future and the future of his children..."
The Orthodox Understanding of Sin: Fr. George Morelli; A Lenten reflection.
Fundamental Insights from the Eastern Fathers for the Modern World: Patriarch Bartholomew; How the Christian East can inform the modern West.
Catechetical Address on the Commencement of Holy and Great Lent: Patriarch Bartholomew; The human person and the nature of repentance.
Swimming in the Fast of Lent: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Why even bother to fast? Is it really that important?

March 5, 2008

Humility And Purity Of Heart: Fr. George Morelli; A Lenten reflection.
"Independent" Kosovo: A Threat, Not a Country: James George Jatras; Calling Kosovo a country does not make it one.
Kosovo: A New Day of Infamy for a New Century: Srdja Trifkovic; Who lost Serbia?
The Greek Orthodox Church in America - Dead or Alive?: Fr. Andrew Barakas; Sobering, critical, and necessary self-examination.
Liberal Christianity will not Survive for a Long Time: Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev; Liberal and conservative Christianity can no longer speak of a similar code of morality and conduct.
The Liberal Jihad: Fr. Steven C. Salaris; Liberal moral relativism erodes cultural defenses against Islamic aggression.
Cultivating Your Parish Website: Seraphim Danckaert; Why your parish Web site is so important. Upgrading to Web 2.0.
Why Not a United American Orthodox Church?: George Patsourakos; "Can you picture America being comprised of 50 states with no federal government and no president?" Then why do Orthodox jurisdictions operate independently?

February 17, 2008

Conflicted Hearts: Orthodox Christians and Social Justice in an Age of Globalization: John Couretas; "Social justice" in an Orthodox Christian sense must include the witness of the biblical and patristic moral tradition.

February 14, 2008

The Publican: A Model for our Lenten Journey: Fr. George Morelli; Humility is the foundation of virtue, pride its destruction.
Automated External Defibrilator (AED) -- How $1,800 Could Save a Life: Fr. Stavros N. Akrotirianakis; An easy way to protect people in your parish.
Podcast. Just Thinking with Rod Dreher: Family & Civilization: Orthodox Christian Network
Podcast. Just Thinking with Rod Dreher: Roe v. Wade & "Man Children": Orthodox Christian Network
Podcast. Fighting for Life: The Ongoing Journey to Support the Unborn: Orthodox Christian Network

February 13, 2008

A Patriarch in Dire Straits: John Couretas; The religious intolerance towards Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew.
Atheism and Orthodoxy in Modern Russia: Bishop Hilarion (Alfeyev); A reflection on atheism in Russia from pre-revolutionary to modern times.
Jesus and the Amazing Multicolored Church: John Kapsalis; The Gospel of Jesus Christ should not be ethnically delineated.
A Glimmer of Hope for Europe: Srdja Trifkovic; Is Europed waking up from decades of "relentless multiculturalist indoctrination"?

February 12, 2008

Smart Parenting X. Combating Secularism's Most Serious Sin: Indifference: Fr. George Morelli; Parenting and spiritual awareness.

January 20, 2008

Podcast. Orthodox Unity in North America with Charles Ajalat: Ancient Faith Radio; A frank, sometimes hard-hitting, interview on Orthodox unity that airs Saturday, January 19, 2008. Listen to a preview.
Good Marriage XII: Overdependency: Fr. George Morelli; Does overdependence on a spouse reveal a lack of trust in God?
Podcast. "Just Thinking" with Rod Dreher: Race Relations & Politics: Orthodox Christian Network
Life in the Womb & Abortion: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; An Orthodox priest discusses abortion.

January 12, 2008

Casinos, Lotteries, Raffles and the Resurrection: Fr. Luke Veronis; What does holding raffles say about our concern for our parish?
Podcast. The Unfolding Crisis in Kenya: Come Receive the Light; Fr. Martin Ritsi of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center discusses the emerging crisis in the Orthodox community in Kenya, and how Orthodox Christians in the West can help.
Podcast. "Just Thinking" with Rod Dreher: Honor Killings in Texas: Orthodox Christian Network; Rod Dreher about the recent "honor" killings in Texas, allegedly the work of Muslim extremists

January 9, 2008

Good Marriage XI: The Game Of Relationship Self-Esteem: Fr. George Morelli; Building a healthy self-identity in marriage.
September 6, 1955: Krystallnacht in Constantinople: Speros Vryonis Jr.; The Turkish progrom against the Greeks.
Podcast. Again Audio Journal: Ancient Faith Radio; Doug Cramer on the Mythical in Literature and Religion
Podcast. "Change" in Politics & Religion: Interview with Rod Dreher: Orthodox Christian Network; The implications of the Iowa caucus.
Podcast. Fr. Josiah Trenham on Multiple Orthodox Jurisdictions in America: Ancient Faith Radio; Status quo or scandal?

December 31, 2007

Orthodox Church Architecture Passes Milestone in America's Heartland

Peter Crist

Indiana Church modelled on Constantinople's Agia Sophia (Holy Wisdom).

Key Characteristics of Great Leaders -- Part I

Chris Banescu

What makes a great leader?

Sabbath Rest and Healing

Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews

God gave us the Sabbath. Who are we to ignore it?

Announcement: Fr. Paul Tarazi speaks on Scripture in the Liturgy

Andrea Bakas

Saturday, February 9, 2008 at St. Sophia Cathedral in Los Angeles.

December 29, 2007

Smart Parenting IX: Talking to Children When a Popular Role Model Falls Short: Fr. George Morelli; Teach, don't preach. Some sample questions with answers.

December 24, 2007

Patriarchal Declaration for Christmas 2007: Patriarch Bartholomew
Encyclical of Greek Orthodox Archbishop Demetrios for The Nativity of Christ 2007: Archbishop Demetrios

December 19, 2007

Of Mice and Men: Science Mimics Creation: Chris Banescu; Computers, the brain of a mouse, and the Intelligent Designer
An Orthodox Balm for Europe?: Orthodox Christian Network; Orthodox Christian Network interviews Dr. Nicolai Petro and Rod Dreher
A Short History of the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus: Stephanos Karavas; An international injustice continues.
New Coloring Book to Benefit Christians in Palestine: Maria C. Khoury; More of the Christiana series by author Maria C. Khoury.
When No One Can Take Your Joy From You: John Kapsalis; Joy, and the lack of it, in the Christian life.

December 18, 2007

Smart Parenting VIII: Fighting For Christ at Christmas -- Combating Secularism: Preserving the holiness of Christmas in the home.

December 4, 2007

Kosovo as a Symbol of Anti-Postmodernism: Srdja Trifkovic; Europe's de-Christianized elite blind to the history and culture of Kosovo.
Smart Parenting VII: Using Current Events (The Golden Compass) to Combat Secularism in the Home: Fr. George Morelli; Parents: Educate yourself about "The Golden Compass."
The Golden Compass: Paul Lundberg; How do Christians evaluate the movie?

December 2, 2007

Pastoral Encounters of the Weird Kind: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Watching for bad behavior in the parish.
Forgiveness is Healing: Fr. George Morelli; Anger destroys, forgiveness can heal.
The Deceitfulness of Riches: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; What does it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his own soul.

November 22, 2007

The End of the Modern World: Nikos A. Salingaros and Michael W. Mehaffy; Le Corbusier's modernist pretensions, the anti-modernist attack of 9/11, and what the future may hold.
Wanted: Qualified Candidates for the Parish Council: Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis; Do we need to change how we choose our parish leaders?
Looking for Miracles in All the Wrong Places: Fr. William C. Mills; "All too often we overlook the hundreds of small miracles in our life."

November 20, 2007

Architectural Cannibalism in Athens: Nikos A. Salingaros; Deconstructionist myths obliterate our architectural heritage.
Good Marriage X: Perfectionism: Fr. George Morelli; How ideas about the "perfect spouse" can undermine marital stability.
No Life in Second Life: Fr. Jonathan Tobias; Orthodoxy's problem with virtual reality.
Baptists Target the Orthodox: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Baptistification of Orthodox Christians calls them to a greater knowledge of their faith.

October 31, 2007

The Task of Orthodox Theology in America Today: Fr. Alexander Schmemann; Incisive insight from the 1960's.
A Saint Speaks to Europe from Dachau: Bishop Nicholas (Velimirovich) of Zhicha; Secularism and apostasy.
The Lazarus' of the World: Fr. William C. Mills; The poor among us.
Gossip: Sowing the Bad Seed: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; The destructiveness of gossip.
What about Dumbledore?: Fr. Jonathan Tobias; What use is the revelation that Dumbledore was gay?
Death, Resurrection, and Compassion: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "The Lord's victory over death is the demonstration, not only of His power, but also of His compassion."

October 21, 2007

From The Fathers of the Ecumenical Councils: Fr. George Morelli; Be open minded to the Word of God
Planting Seeds for the Kingdom: Fr. William C. Mills; The garden in Galatia.
Unholy Things for a Holy Month: Maria C. Khoury; The trials of a Christian in Palestine.

October 3, 2007

Truth in Organizations is Not Just a Matter of Opinion: Chris Banescu; Telling the truth affects the bottom line.
Orthodox Leadership in a Brave New World: Rev. Johannes L. Jacobse; Our culture needs to be re-Christianized.
The Gospel of Luke: Fr. William C. Mills; A Light to the Gentiles
Good Marriage IX: Trapped in a False Definition of Marital Love: Fr. George Morelli; Wrong ideas about love can weaken a marriage.
A Call for Anglican Candor: Terry Mattingly; American Anglican Church follies cause problems in Africa.
On Scum and Dregs: John Kapsalis; Is the church picking up its cross?
God Loves a Cheerful Giver: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; What the Bible says about giving.

September 21, 2007

Let's Get Real About Priestly "Indiscretions": Fr. Aris Metrakos; "Aren't we disgusted with the shocking number of priests engaged in pedophilia, homosexual activity, and adultery?"
Good Marriage VIII: Rejection Phobia: Fr. George Morelli; When the fear of rejection can become self-fulfilling.
The Spiritual Struggle of Mother Teresa: Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis; What causes spiritual despair?
Believe in the Gift of God's Son: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Sermon on John 3:16: For God so loved the world...
St. Paul and the Cross: Fr. William C. Mills; Why did St. Paul bother to preach?
Life in the Spirit or Life in the Flesh?: Fr. Paul Jannakos; Deciding whether or not to live as dead men.
The Urgency of Resurrected Faith: Fr. John Breck; New novels offer "Christianity lite".

September 8, 2007

The Wedding Banquet: Fr. William C. Mills; Responding to Christ's invitation.
Religion Futures Market 2007: Terry Mattingly; What is the future of Christianity in Europe and elsewhere?
God's Law: Threat or Promise?: Fr. John Breck; An Orthodox look at juridical atonement.

August 28, 2007

Smart Parenting VI: Talking To Children About Sex: Fr. George Morelli; If parents don't teach their children, the culture will.; Mistreating Employees A Clear Sign of Management Troubles Chris Banescu
Becoming Like Children: Fr. William C. Mills; What does the bible mean when it says to become like a little child?

August 21, 2007

Jesus and the Lawyer: Fr. William C. Mills; Which is the greatest commandment of the law?
Imprisoning Amnesty and Liberating Abortion: John Kapsalis; Is the Church doing enough in the world?
Returning Good for Evil: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; The example of the Apostle Paul.
The Transfiguration of Christ in 1 Peter: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; How does Peter record the Transfiguration?
The Transfiguration of Christ and the Gospel of John: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Why is there no account of the Transfiguration in John?

August 7, 2007

On the Priesthood: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Four perspectives on the priesthood.
Good Marriage VII: 'Desperate Togetherness' and the Fear of Being Alone: Fr. George Morelli; Fear of being alone can add the element of desperation to a marriage.
The Christian Artist in the World: Dn. James Bryant; Must Christian art be religious?

July 31, 2007

In Business, Ethics is Everyone's Business: Chris Banescu; Ethical leadership begins at the top.
The Absudity of the Cross: Fr. William C. Mills; The two meanings of the Cross.
Modern Language and Liturgical Deconstruction: Dn. James Bryant; More discussion on Orthodoxy and language.
Islamic Urban Legends: Terry Mattingly; Rumors run rampant in the Muslim world.

July 22, 2007

Good Marriage VI: Romantic Love - The Double Edged Sword of Marriage: Fr. George Morelli; Romantic love is not enough to sustain a marriage.
An Orthodox Theological Response to Poverty: Fr. William C. Mills; The vocation to serve and to love.

July 17, 2007

Loving God Through Serving Our Neighbor: Fr. William C. Mills; The criteria of the Final Judgment.
A Response to Fr. Steven Salaris' "Liturgical Ebonics": Fr. Mark, Heiromonk; Dumbing down our appreciation of the English language.
Jesus: Fulfillment of the Law & Prophets: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Is the Mosaic law relevant to the Christain faith?
The Transfiguration of Christ in the Gospel of Matthew: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; How Matthew's account differs from Mark's.

July 03, 2007

The Church on Euthanasia: Peter and Helen Evans; "Over and over again we hear that euthanasia is 'compassionate' ... What is the Church's stand on that manifestation of compassion?"
The Starving Body of Christ: Bradley Nassif; We live in a world of vast economic injustice, crippling poverty, and wealthy churches. So did "golden-mouthed" preacher John Chrysostom.
Rescuing the Forgotten Art of Meditation: John Kapsalis; "From movie stars to housewives, yoga and meditation have captured the minds (and souls) of many, including Christians. So is meditation O.K?"
Eucharistic Gestures: Fr. John Breck; The original Lord's Supper and the Heavenly Banquet.

June 23, 2007

The Crisis in Darfur: Stephanos Karavas; Why is the world silent?
Newsmagazines and Christianity: An Unscientific Review: Fr. Stanley S. Harakas; On reporting and religion, journalists are all over the map.
Standing, Lying, and Prostrating Before the Lord: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; What does the bible say on our posture and prayer?

June 20, 2007

What Is the Church's Position on Abortion?: Peter and Helen Evans; An interview with Fr. Thomas Hopko.

June 14, 2007

Smart Parenting V: A Short Lesson for Father's Day: Fr. George Morelli; Fathers, mothers, and Paris Hilton.

June 02, 2007

Crisis In Education: A Moral Cause: Fr. Stanley S. Harakas; What happened to teaching about right and wrong?
Psychologizing the Gospel: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Reading scripture through subjective experience.
Can Orthodox Christianity Speak To Eastern Religions?: Kevin Allen; Hinduism, Buddhism, and Orthodox Christianity.
Why We Kneel Before God: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Examining the Pentecost Prayers.

June 02, 2007

The Violent Love of God: Fr. Thomas Hopko; Commencement address at St. Vladimir's Seminary, 2007.
Good Marriage IV: The "Preference Scale": Fr. George Morelli; A tool for communication, negotiation collaboration.
Why? The Virginia Tech Murders: Fr. Stanley S. Harakas; We don't teach our children right.
A Dark Day in History: Srdja Trifkovic; On the anniversary of the Fall of Constantinople.
The Dutch on Abortion: J. David Price; Contrary to popular opinion, Dutch more restrictive on abortion than Americans.
Honor thy Father and Mother: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; How do we respect out parents?
Modernism in Religion: Rod Dreher; Recovering the ancient liturgy.
Fun is not a Four Letter Word: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Put away the theology tome and teach the kids how to play.
Sermon Against the Pogroms: Metropolitan Antony Khrapovitsky of Kiev; Delivered in 1903.

May 24, 2007

Mission to Romania: Fr. Aris P. Metrakos; An American priest helps the Romanian Orthodox Church.
Daniel Dennett Hunts the Snark: David B. Hart; Debunking a self-professed "Darwinian fundamentalist."
Why I am Not a Good Ethicist: Fr. Jonathan Tobias; Injustice and sin.
Making Room for God: Fr. Andrew Barakos; Keeping the first things first.
The Resurrection: Fr. Stelyios Muksuris; A message of hope throughout the year.
Characteristics of the Church: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; What does the Church do?

May 16, 2007

Good Marriage III Nagging: The Ultimate Marital Over-Control: Fr. George Morelli; Nagging breeds anger and resentment.

May 15, 2007

Address to the United Nations Delegation: Bishop Artemije; The suppression of the Serbs of Kosovo.

April 27, 2007

The Virginia Tech Massacre: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Lessons to learn.
Hate Breeds Hate, Violence Breeds Violence, Indifference Breeds Catastrophe: Archbishop Lazar (Puhalo); Responding to the Virginia Tech shootings.
The Shootings at Virginia Tech: Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis; How do we interpret the mayhem?
Reciprocity: The One-Way Contract that can Wreck a Marriage: Fr. George Morelli; The impossibility of meeting unreasonable expectations.
Response to George Weigel: Bishop Demetrios (Kantzavelos); Bishop Demetrios responds to George Weigel's "Mount Athos Objects to Ecumenical Openness".
Give Me Heaven -- But Not Yet: John Kapsalis; "Clinging to the old, hoping for the new."
The Thundering Voice of the Lord: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The voice that fills the heart with hope.

April 23, 2007

Who is the Theotokos (Virgin Mary)?: Fr. Thomas Hopko; Homily on the Theotokos as the great example to mankind.
Pascha Today: Fr. John Breck; Olivier Clément's reflections on Pascha.
St. Paul, Prison, and the Gospel: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Did St. Paul's imprisonment imprison the Gospel?
The Christian Warrior: Garrison Bauman; Is pacifism the only Christian response to violence?
Harvesting the Fruit of Pascha: Fr. Andrew J. Barakos; Understanding the period from Pascha to Pentecost.
The Resurrection Message in the Movie "Castaway": Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Themes that parallel the Christian life.

April 17, 2007

Restoring the Senses: Vigen Guroian; Life, gardening, and an Orthodox Easter.
Christ the Conqueror of Hell: Bishop Hilarion (Alfeev); The Descent of Christ into Hades in Eastern and Western theological traditions.
The Resurrection as Vindication: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The response to the mocking and scorn of the blasphemer.
Encyclical for Great and Holy Pascha - 2007: Patriarch Bartholomew
After Hours on Campus: Vigen Guroian; The American college has been radically sexualized.

April 3, 2007

Dachau 1945: The Souls of All Are Aflame: Douglas Cramer; The light of Christ penetrates the darkness of Dachau.
Pascha (Easter) in Dachau: Gleb Alexandrovitch Rahr; Another account of how the light of Christ penetrated the darkness of Dachau.
The Psycho-Spirituality of Forgiving People and Nations: Fr. George Morelli; Forgiveness in personal and social relationships.
Knowing and Imitating the Virgin Mary: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; The Virgin Mary is our model.

April 2, 2007

Committing Sins and Committing to God: Fr. Stelyios Muksuris; A sermon on St. Mary of Egypt.
Faith of Our Fathers: St. Andrew House; A colloquium on Orthodoxy for Anglicans.
Stravrophobia: Fr. Jonathan Tobias; "I am afraid of the cross."
The Wound of Longinus: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "And a sword pierced His side..."
The Sign of Jonah: Fr. John Breck; How to read the story.
Encyclical for Great and Holy Pascha - 2007: Greek Orthodox Archbishop Demetrios

March 24, 2007

Committing Sins and Committing to God: Fr. Stelyios Muksuris; A sermon on St. Mary of Egypt.

March 22, 2007

The Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; A deeper look into the ancient Orthodox prayer.
The Cry of the Centurion: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Why did the centurion cry out?
Rainbows: Lia Lewis; Rainbows and God's promises.

March 20, 2007

God, Science, and Religion: Fr. Stanley S. Harakas; Religion versus science is a false dichotomy.
How Do We Worship God?: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; The nuts and bolts about how to worship God.
Obedience: John Kapsalis; Hold tight to what is good.

March 17, 2007

Patriarch, Pope and Orthodox Life: Fr. Stanley S. Harakas; Discussion of unity requires caution.
The Difference Between Jesus and Other "Religious Founders": Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "The teaching of Jesus was inseparable from His person."

March 15, 2007

Good Marriage: How an Attitude of Entitlement Undermines Marriage: Fr. George Morelli; Unreasonable expectations can cause anger and strife in marriage.
Why Do We Venerate the Holy Cross?: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Reasons why the Cross in important in Orthodox worship.
Will the Twenty-First be the Orthodox Century?: Orthodox Christian Network; OCN Interviews Dr. Bradley Nassif.
What Wilberforce Would Do?: Terry Mattingly; Words on religion and politics in 1779 that could have been written yesterday.

March 11, 2007

Bless Your Heart!: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Dixie wisdom in the Orthodox Church.
Century of the Orthodox?: Ancient Faith Radio; Audio interview With Dr. Bradley Nassif.
Music as Prayer: Bishop Hilarion (Alfeev); Interview with a Russian Orthodox composer.
Letter to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: Holy Community, Holy Mountain Athos; Mt Athos monks express misgivings about the Pope's visit to Constantinople.
To Venerate or Not to Venerate: Fr. John Manuel; The cross at William and Mary College.
Catechetical Homily On The Beginning Of Holy And Great Lent 2007: Patriarch Bartholomew
Encyclical for Great and Holy Lent - 2007: Archbishop Demetrios

February 28, 2007

Making Psychological Referrals in the Parish: Fr. George Morelli; Priests poorly trained about psychological problems they encounter.

February 18, 2007

Go Fast From Food and Change the World: John Kapsalis; Fasting and inner reorientation.
The Baptism of Jesus: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Why did Jesus get baptized?

February 4, 2007

The Spiritual Roots of Altruism: The Good Samaritan: Fr. George Morelli; Altruism and the divine love toward the neighbor.
Prodigal Nation: John Nixon; "Turning back toward the Loving Father is where changing a nation can begin."
Living in an Insecure Age: Archbishop Demetrios; The protection of saints.
The Prayer of the Publican: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Three characteristics of Christian prayer.

January 31, 2007

Atheism and the Experience of God (2): Fr. John Breck; The reality behind scientific inquiry.

January 23, 2007

Sober Up, Europe!: Bishop Artemije; If Kosovo falls, what European states are next?
Atheism and the Experience of God (1): Fr. John Breck; The fundamentalism of radical atheism.
Why Do We Gather Around John the Baptist?: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; The synaxis of St. John the Baptist.
The Abomination of Child Molestation: Fr. Vladimir Berzonsky; "Better a millstone ..."
Who is Zacchaeus?: Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis; Is he visiting your church?
Fear God And Do Not Be Afraid: John Kapsalis; Fear of God abates the lesser fears.

January 17, 2007

Warning to the West: Alexander Solzhenitsyn; Thirty years later the moral themes timely as ever.
Four Words That Can Make A Difference: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Building cooperation in the parish.
Whether We Live or Die, We Belong to the Lord: Fr. Luke Veronis; Lynette Hoppe's witness to the world.
What is Man?: Bp. Kallistos Ware; Do we know know in the full and profound sense who we are?
Ministry in General, Craziness and Art: Fr. Jonathan Tobias; "Christianity is all about sanity."

January 12, 2007

A Theophany Within: Fr. George Morelli; Christ, the senses, and the soul.

January 11, 2007

Statement at "Strange Yokefellows" Press Conference: Fr. John Reeves; Orthodox need to cut ties to NCC.
Misinterpreting St. Paul: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Testing our interpretation against past teachers.

January 4, 2007

Will the 21st Be the Orthodox Century?: Bradley Nassif; Fascination with the Great Tradition may signal deep changes for both evangelicals and the Orthodox.
Adam and Christ: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The contrast between Adam and Christ in scripture.

December 29, 2006

Faith, Logos, and Antichrist: A Post Scriptum on Regensburg: Srdja Trifkovic; The transcendent God of Islam.
Into the Anglican Wilds: Terry Mattingly; With the Anglican church in schism, should Anglicans move to Rome?
The Untold Story of Kosovo Negotiations: Srdja Trifkovic; American policy under fire.

December 21, 2006

The Ethos of Orthodox Christian Healing: Fr. George Morelli; An Orthodox Christian view of the healing of soul and body.
Celebrating Christ's Nativity: Fr. John Breck; Step outside the cultural noise and see Christmas for what it is.
The Historical Problem of Christmas: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Where did the Nativity account in Scripture come from?
God's Greatest Gift at Christmas: Fr. Stylianos Muksuris; The birth of Christ shows God's love and compassion for mankind.
Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue as Witness: Zenit News; Interview with Bishop Agathangelos of Fanarion.

December 16, 2006

Orthodox Reunion: Fr. Josiah Trenham; Overcoming the curse of jurisdictionalism in America.
Orthodox Christian Unity In America: Fr. Stanley S. Harakas; Another look at Orthodox unity.
Christmas Encyclical - 2006: Greek Orthodox Archbishop Demetrios; Birth of Christ has "relevance to the needs and challenges of our contemporary world."
Walk as Children of the Light: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; The admonitions of St. Paul.
How a Church Council Saved Christianity: George Strickland; Lessons from the Jerusalem Council apply to today.
Why Did God Become Man?: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; How do we understand the Incarnation?
Are We Like the Rich Young Ruler?: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Do I rule my wealth, or does my wealth rule me?
Old Sins in the Confessional: Terry Mattingly; "Anyone who thinks the problems the church has today are new just doesn't know history..."

December 12, 2006

Dachau 1945: The Souls of All Are Aflame: Douglas Cramer; Moving account of Christmas in Dachau.
The One Thing Lacking at Christmas: John Kapsalis; Christ came as a poor man.
The Twelve Days of Christmas: Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse; Orthodox Christians need to remain faithful to their traditions.
The Council of Nicea: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Misunderstanding about Nicea.

December 8, 2006

Understanding Clergy Stress: A Psychospiritual Response: Fr. George Morelli; Stress and the ministry.
Islam Gets Concessions; Infidels Get Conquered: Raymond Ibrahim; The one-side response toward Muslim aggression.
Ten Lessons about the Ten Talents: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; What the Parable of the Talents can teach us.
God's Approval Numbers are in Decline: Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis; Muddling faith and church.
Hope From the Hill: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Revisting Holy Cross Greek Orthodox seminary after 17 years.

November 22, 2006

Book Review: From the Gulag to the Killing Fields: John Couretas; Personal accounts of political violence and repression in Communist states.
The Good Samaritan: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; A parable of man's fall and redemption.

November 20, 2006

Understanding Homosexuality: Fr. George Morelli; An Orthodox Christian perspective.
Spoiling for a Fight: Fr. Aris Metrakos; "When did America's Orthodox Christians become such conflict junkies?"
Intensifying Our Liturgical Prayer When Tragedy Strikes: Fr. Stylianos Muksuris; Ancient prayers show Christians prayed for their enemies in time of conflict.

November 16, 2006

Europe Is Losing Its Soul: Metropolitan Kirill Kirill of Smolensk; "Europe is losing the characteristics given to it by Christianity."
On Compromise in the Hierarchy During the Communist Yoke: Fr. Roman Braga; Excerpts from two books by Fr. Roman Braga.
Are Bible Stories "Myths"?: Fr. John Breck; It depends on how you define "myth".
Seven New Words: Fr. Steven Tobias; Seven phrases to get you in trouble in our politically correct age.
Liturgical Renewal: Genius or Folly?: Jeffrey A. Johnson; A warning against the path Episcopalians and Romans have taken.

November 14, 2006

The Pope, the Emperor, Islam and Us: Fr. Stanley S. Harakas; An analysis of Pope Benedict's speech.
If There Are Scandals, It Must Be Election Time!: Barnabas Powell; Do Christians have a duty to vote?
The Origins of Advent: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The history and practice of Advent.

October 31, 2006

A Tiny Step Away from Deepest Faith: Marjorie Corbman; A young girl finds Christ.
Conflict and Disagreement: Fr. George Morelli; An analysis of Pope Benedict's remarks based on the parable of "The Publican and the Pharisee" and Conflict Management.
Waiting for God: John Kapsalis; When we are ready to go but God says wait.

October 28, 2006

An Again Interview with Dr. Bradley Nassif, Theologian and Witness: Again Magazine; "The most urgent need in world Orthodoxy ... is the need for an aggressive internal mission of rededicating or converting our priests and people to Jesus Christ."
Truncating the History of Philosophy: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Elimination a millenium in the history of Western thought.
Pentecostal Power 2006: Terry Matingly; Pentecostalism touches one of every four people in the world.

October 22, 2006

A Marriage Made in Heaven: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Longevity in the pastorate.
The Nexus of Moral Discernment in the Church: Fr. Jonathan Tobias; How ethics should be done by a conservative, apostolic Church.

October 11, 2006

Boomers Discover Virtues Oo Military Service When Their Sons Enlist: Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse; Military service and the cultivation of virtue.
A Reality-Delusional Test About Forgiveness: Fr. George Morelli; What can the Amish teach the Orthodox?
Putting Off Today What We Can Do Tomorrow: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; Procrastination in the spiritual life.
Seeking Truth at Darwin's Altar: John Kapsalis; Theistic evolution doesn't cut it.

October 5, 2006

Is It Christian? Part 3: Peter and Helen Evans; The Church's stand on war and other topics.
Messages From September 6-7, 1955: Fr. Stanley S. Harakas; Analyzing the 1955 Turkish pogrom against the Greeks in Constantinople.
Overcoming Depression: Fr. George Morelli; Cognitive scientific psychology and the Church Fathers.
A Call To Serve: Fr. Kevin Scherer; Recovering the biblical foundations of Christian service.

October 3, 2006

The Jihad is Here: Ephrem Hugh Bensusan; Do some Orthodox support dhimmitude?

September 30, 2006

Don't Ruin Your Death: John Kapsalis; "Our death-style determines our lifestyle."
The Muslim Advance and American Collaboration: James George Jatras; Warnings from 1989 about the Muslim advance.

September 24, 2006

What the Pope Really Said: John David Powell; Placing history and theology into context.
Smart Parenting IV: Cuss Control: Fr. George Morelli; Bad language pollutes the culture and harms the child.
Ethics and Morality: Michael Bauman; Utilitarian ethicists deny the essential humanity of people.
Why Shouldn't Iran Have Nukes?: Peter and Helen Evans; Challenging moral equivalency.
Bishop Artemije Meets Pat Robertson: Diocese of Ras-Prizren; Robertson may come to Serbia's aid.

September 20, 2006

Farewell to a Good European: Srdja Trifkovic; A tribute to Oriana Fallaci (1929-2006).
Let Harry Potter Die: Terry Mattingly; "Rowling should let Potter die, because that is what tragic heroes do."

September 16, 2006

Coming To A High School Near You: Amber Wojcik; Gay lobby inflitrates Iowa schools.
Converts and Conservatives: Fr. Jonathan Tobias; Converts and Orthodox Christianity in America.
The Death of Lynette Hoppe, Missionary to Albania: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "A Christian ending to our life..."

September 5, 2006

Whose Church Do I Belong To: My Church or the Orthodox Church of Christ?: Fr. George Morelli; Secularism and the corruption of Church and society.
Letter to the New York Times: Peter C. Bouteneff; Defending the sanctity of the embryo.

September 2, 2006

Greek Orthodox Church Should Say No to NCC Collaboration on Stem Cell Research: Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse; Document mutes the Orthodox voice in American culture.

August 28, 2006

There is an American Orthodoxy: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Debunking the myth that there is no such thing as "American Orthodoxy".
In A War Gone Bad, Sacrifice Is Not In Vain: Frank Schaeffer; Service members makes sacrifices most Americans wouldn't dream of.
The Testimony of Bishop Artemije During His Visit to USA in July 2006: Bishop Artemije; Trying to wake up America to misguided foreign policy.
God's "Righteousness": Fr. John Breck; How are we saved?

August 24, 2006

Knowledge is Power: Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis; By the way, do you know who the Vice President is?
New Martyrs of the East and Coming Trials in the West: Srdja Trifkovic; Soviet and Islamic persecution of Christians shows what the future may hold.
Christ's Humanity Key To Universe: Fr. George Dragas; The "Anthropic Principle" and the Incarnation of Christ.
What Can We Do?: Fr. Thomas Hopko; Clearing out corruption in the Orthodox Church.
Under Her Protection: Metropolitan Nicholas; Sermon on the Dormition of the Theotokos.

August 17, 2006

An Interview with a Lethal Man: Peter and Helen Evans Interview Massad Ayoob: Peter and Helen Evans; Reflections on violence by a man commissioned to confront it.
Revealed Truth: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The knowledge beyond the power of reason.
A Mother Reflects on Dying: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Faith and the final exodus.
To Hell With That Housewife: Terry Mattingly; Who's kidding whom about virginity and marriage?

August 8, 2006

When Bad Things Aren't Supposed to Happen: John Kapsalis; God does not promise a life without suffering.
Against Eternal Youth: Frederica, Mathewes-Green; Boomers can't seem to grow up.

August 6, 2006

Is it Christian? Part 2: Peter and Helen Evans; Christianity and evil.
Loving and Serving God in our Neighbor: Sarah Elizabet Oftedal; The genesis of an Orthodox Christian maternity home
My Experience as a Priest and Psychologist at an Orthodox Maternity Home: Fr. George Morelli; Serving the women of the Martha and Mary house.
Wisdom is Inherited: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Passing wisdom through the generations.
Fearing Security: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Security can foster complacency.
PG or not PG?: Terry Mattingly; Rating ideas, rather than actions, in movies.

July 29, 2006

Dealing With Brokenness in the World: Fr. George Morelli; Learned psychological optimism and the virtue of hope.
One In Christ: An Historical Look: Fr. John Behr; Examining Orthodoxy disunity in America.
Christianity is Sanity: Fr. Jonathan Tobias; "We err when we exhaust our analysis of sin at the point of ethical distinction."

July 25, 2006

Baaad Exegesis: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Who are the lost sheep?
The Full Assurance of Faith: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; What does "full assurance of faith" really mean?
Fighting Blasphemy Laws Is Blasphemy: Terry Mattingly; "If it is blasphemous to discuss charges of blasphemy, then you have in effect a totalitarian system ... "
About Those "Left Behind" Readers: Terry Mattingly; "Left Behind" series leaves wrong impression about Christianity.

July 10, 2006

Who is your Master: God or Mammon?: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; We must all serve something.
Apostolic Observation: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Different apostles, different views.
Man is Renewed by God: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Human nature changeable -- in God.
The Trinity By Any Other Name?: Fr. John Breck; Reclaiming the doctrine of the Trinity.
A Word from Canterbury, Finally: Terry Mattingly; Anglicans try to manage schism.

July 02, 2006

Assertiveness and Christian Charity: Fr. George Morelli; Thy spiritual and psychological dynamics of assertive responses.

June 30, 2006

Brother, Can You Spare a Paradigm?: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Orthodox priesthood needs a paradigm shift.
A Conversation With Fr. Thomas Hopko on Orthodox Unity In North America: Again Magazine; Orthodox believers "prefer status quo...becoming smaller, weaker, and more pathetic every day."
On Women's Ordination: Fr. Alexander Schmemann; The "incomprehensible hastiness" behind women's ordination.
Natural Revelation: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "There are two apparently irreconcilable aspects to the New Testament's affirmation of Natural Revelation."

June 27, 2006

The Media, God and Gaffes: Terry Mattingly; Media does not understand religion.
Encyclical for July 4, 2006 -- Independence Day: Archbishop Demetrios; American freedom God-given.
The River of Fire: Alexander Kalomiros; Did God create hell?
The Unapproachable Holiness of God: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "Our God is a consuming fire."
The Alaska Code: Fr. Gregory Korz; Rare Alaskan Orthodox manuscripts brought back to life.

June 14, 2006

The Morality of Coercive Interrogations: George Strickland; We need a "a serious discussion of an ethic of ''responsibility.'"
Providence and Youth: Fr. Jonathan Tobias; Catering to youth culture not the way to reach youth.
History, Psychology, and the Resurrection: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; More reflection on the resurrection.
In This Paper, War Heroes are MIA: Frank Schaeffer; Why don't military good guys make the front page?
Transcription Project of Rare Chinese Orthodox New Testament Now Underway: Mitrophan Chin; Uncovering history.

June 7, 2006

God Ain't Got No Grandchildren: Barnabas Powell; "Convert" and "cradle" Orthodox a false distinction.
Beyond Human Dignity: Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis; The dangers of drinking and driving.
The Prophet Joel: Fr. George Morelli; A message for today's secular world.
Illness, Death, and Life: Fr. George Morelli; An Orthodox perspective.

June 4, 2006

The Spiritual Roots of Procrastination: Fr. George Morelli; Orthodox tradition expands and clarifies psychological findings.
The Real Mixed Marriage Problem: Fr. Aris Metrakos; "Marrying someone who is not Orthodox threatens only the faith of the faithless."
The Da Vinci Sex Code: Terry Mattingly; Dan Brown and sexualized pagan mysticism.
Address at the Meeting of the European Commission: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); The clash of a religous and secular humanistic world view.

May 24, 2006

Who Will Protect Kosovo's Christians?: John Couretas; US and NATO policy does not protect Kosovo Christians.
Orthodox Christianity and Popular Culture: Archbishop Demetrios; What is the attitude of the Orthodox Church to popular culture?
The Lost Embrace: John Kapalis; God embraces us so we can embrace others.
On the Resurrection: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The resurrection and the lordship of Jesus Christ.

May 24, 2006

Dan Brown's Debt to Protestantism: Glen Chancy; What are the roots of Brown's skepticism?
Building Houses in the Holy Land: Maria C. Khoury; Palestinian Christians struggle for stability.
Rosenthal Refused To Remain Silent: Terry Mattingly; NYT journalist exposed human rights abuses.

May 19, 2006

The Da Vinci Code: Methinks We Protest Too Much: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Is "Da Vinci" really that much of a threat?
Giving a Soul to Europe: Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk; Europe needs to rediscover its moral roots.
The Apostles and the Foundation of the Church: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Where the Church began.

May 13, 2006

Greek Orthodox Church Responds to "The Da Vinci Code" and "The Gospel of Judas": Greek Orthodox Archdiocese; Selected essays.
The Empty Tomb: A Stolen or Resurrected Body?: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; "Early Christian apologists recognized that the empty tomb itself proved nothing."
Séances & Science: John Mark Reynolds; Christian "naturalism" as a rejoinder to Darwinism does not work.

May 8, 2006

Orthodoxy and the Science of Psychology: Fr. George Morelli

May 3, 2006

When psychology conforms to the scientific method, it can complement Orthodox teaching.
The Judas Code: John Kapsalis; When religion gets in the way of the Gospel.
The Revival of the Orthodox Church in China is in the Hands of our Lord: Igor Radev; The Orthodox Church in China is growing.
The Da Vinci Gospel: Fr. Paul Jannakos; A cynical marketing ploy?

April 26, 2006

The Face of American Orthodoxy: A Forgotten Perspective: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Don't count the "ethnic parishes" out.
Paschal Message of Patriarch Bartholomew -- 2006: Patriarch Bartholomew
Paschal Message of Patriarch Alexy II -- 2006: Patriarch Alexy
Paschal Message of Pope Shenouda -- 2006: Pope Shenouda
Atonement and Freedom: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The foundation of human freedom.
Sacred Meals, Baptist and Orthodox: Terry Mattingly; Eating as a sacred enterprise.
Patriarch Alexy II: Russia Witnessing Second Wind In Its Spiritual Revival: Interfax News; Renewal of Christianity in Russia continues.
Justification: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; What emphasis did St. Paul place on justification in scripture?

April 20, 2006

The Resurrection of Our Lord: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Jesus, the Sadducees, and the burning bush.
A Gospel In The Gospel Of Judas?: Fr. Theodore G. Stylianopoulos; Gnosticism revisted.
Will the Ecumenical Ship Sink?: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); Examining Orthodox involvement in the WCC.
He Is Not Here!: Fr. John Breck; The Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

April 12, 2006

Most Holy Theotokos, Save Us: Fr. Aris Metrakos; "A reason bound faith that can define hypostasis but never know the meaning of love."
God and the Intellect: Terry Mattingly; "Are you a Christian or an intellectual?"

April 6, 2006

The Life-Giving Tomb of Christ: Maria C. Khoury; Reflections on the life-giving tomb of Christ.
My Life for Thine: Fr. Bohdan Hladio; Real life is directed toward the other.
God, Science, Communism and the Russian Orthodox Church: Mehru Jaffer & Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); Russian Orthodoxy and the emergence from Communist darkness.

April 4, 2006

"Sexual Addiction": Fr. George Morelli; An Orthodox and scientific view.
Redemption: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The scriptural meaning of the term.

March 29, 2006

What Do You Desire?: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; The foundation of all desire is a desire for God.
Expatiation: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Is the sacrifice of Christ part of God's "divine wrath"?
The New York Times Tweeks its Credo: Terry Mattingly; Old Grey Lady changing with the times?

March 16, 2006

The Next Triumph of Orthodoxy: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Let's hope its better than the last one..
Extravagant Love: John Kapsalis; "The Christian life is an endless sea sawing between redemption and downfall."
Conflict and Reconciliation: Fr. Bohdan Hladio; The responsibility of forgiveness and rconciliation.
Atonement: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Examining reconciliation with God.

March 16, 2006

Smart Parenting Part III: Fr. George Morelli; Developing emotional control.
The Apostles and the "Suffering Servant" of Isaiah: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; How the apostles drew from the Old Testament scripture.

March 14, 2006

Dorm Brothel: Vigen Guroian; The new debauchery, and the colleges that let it happen.

March 10, 2006

Orthodox Participation in the Ninth Assembly of the World Council of Churches: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); Tepid praise and serious misgivings about the WCC.
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry or a Gentle God?: Fr. George Morelli; Did Jonathan Edwards have it right?

March 9, 2006

Pope's Title "Patriarch of the West" Removed: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); What does it mean for the Orthodox?
Speculation and Encounter: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Learning about who God is.
Reclaiming the Gospel: Bradley Nassif; Orthodox Church needs internal renewal.

March 5, 2006

Asceticism And Psychology In The Modern World: Fr. George Morelli; Ancient practices meet modern theory.
Reflections from the Wilderness: Maria C. Khoury; The hardship of being Christian in Palestine.
Worship and Rhythm of Life: Fr. Bohdan Hladio; Poor church attendance reveals paucity of understanding.

March 1, 2006

The Voice from Sinai: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Monotheism is no defense against idolotry.
No Oscar for Hirsi Ali?: Terry Mattingly; Artists life off free speech but defend censorship.
Lent and the New Life: Fr. Apostolos Hill; Making old things new.

February 24, 2006

NCC Exit Poll: Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse; Why one Orthodox Church left the National Council of Churches.
Moral Climate Change in Britain: Terry Mattingly; More signs of a crisis of courage.

February 19, 2006

A Bishop's Lonely Struggle: Srdja Trifkovic; Warns against the establishment of a Muslim state in Serbia.
Lessons From Limbo: Fr. John Breck; Abandoning on old Catholic doctrine.
Betrayal: Fr. Bohdan Hladio; The spiritual difficulty of betrayal.
Russian Orthodox Bishop Says Orthodox Leaders Could Accept Papal Primacy: Jonathan Luxmoore; Primacy must be pastoral, not juridiacl.
Bedrock of a Faith Is Jolted: William Lobdell; Genetics deals Mormonism an overwhelming blow.

February 12, 2006

Timothy of Scripture: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; The faith of the mother shapes the child.

February 9, 2006

One City, One Bishop, One Church -- Part II: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); Overlapping jurisdictions mirrors historical schisms.
Touched by Divorce: John Kapsalis; Divorce culture does not understand love.
Rising to the Stature of Zacchaeus: Fr. Steven Kostoff; Zacchaeus rose to new height.

February 4, 2006

Smart Parenting Part II: Fr. George Morelli; Practical tips on raising well-behaved children.
Resilience and the Canaanite Woman: Fr. George Morelli; She exhibits strength and perserverence.

February 1, 2006

Accidental Missionaries: Christopher Orr; The philanthropy of the God-bearing Greeks
We May Win The War On Terrorism But Lose Our Souls: Lawrence Uzzell; International Religious Freedom Watch on Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Climbing with Zacchaeus: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Finding lost sheep.

January 28, 2006

Making the Orthodox Church Smaller?: Fr. George Morelli; Clarifying Orthodox values.
Waking Up Under a Green Sky in the Holy Land: Maria C. Khoury; Hamas and Christians in Palestine.
Love and Liturgics: Fr. Apostolos Hill; Working towards Orthodox renewal.

January 27, 2006

Roman Presidency and Christian Unity in our Time: Fr. Thomas Hopko; Orthodox views on the Roman Papacy.
Understanding Brokenness In Marriage: Fr. George Morelli; Hurting marriages can be healed.
One City, One Bishop, One Church: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); Overlapping jurisdictions mirrors historical schisms.
When Christians Fall: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Lower than the pagans.

January 18, 2006

Eleazar and the Moral Conscience: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; No man is an island.
Is Your Parish a Cruise Ship or Battleship?: Fr. Aris Metrakos; Bloated or battle-ready Christianity?

January 14, 2006

Is it Christian? (Part 1): Peter and Helen Evans; Karma and Christianity
Self Esteem: From, Through and Toward Christ: Fr. George Morelli; What is self-esteeem from an Orthodox Christian perspective?
Orthodox Christians in North America 1000 Years Ago: Fr. Andrew Phillips; The Christian conversion of the Vikings.

January 9, 2006

Making Things New Again: John Kapsalis; Awakening from religious slumber.
Is Terrorism "Religion" News?: Terry Mattingly; How should politics mixed with faith be reported?

January 4, 2006

O Happy Guilt, O Joyful Sorrow: An Orthodox Understanding: Fr. George Morelli; An Orthodox examination of guilt.

January 2, 2006

Ways to Read Scripture: Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon; Reading Scripture not reducible to one method.
New Year's Message -- 2006: Metropolitan Herman
Can God Suffer?: Fr. John Breck; Does God partake in mankind's suffering?

December 23, 2005

The Twelve Days of Christmas: Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse; Christmas season is from Nativity to Theophany.
The Nativity: Real Beginning and Legacy: Fr. George Morelli; Christ born in Bethlehem needs to be born in our hearts.
Nativity Message -- 2005: Metropolitan Herman - Orthodox Church in America
Helping Abandoned Children in Romania: Ina O'Dell; A moving account of true Christian service.
The Incarnation of the Word and the Deification of Man According to St Isaac of Nineveh: Bishop Hilarion; A theological essay by a Bishop of the Church.

December 18, 2005

Patriarchal Proclamation Upon The Feast Of The Nativity: Patriarch Bartholomew
Encyclical for the Nativity of Christ - 2005: Archbishop Demetrios

December 14, 2005

The Land of Emptying Churches: Ted Byfield; Anglican Church in catastrophic decline in Canada.
Book Review: A Jealous God by Pamela R. Winnick: Chris Banescu; Unethical science in the scientific establishment.
Ho, Ho, Humbug!: Fr. Apostolos Hill; Christmas is first about Christ.

December 04, 2005

Book Review: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: Chris Banescu; Revisiting a Christian classic.
"Merry Xmas": John Kapsalis; Tearing the truth out of Christmas.
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker: Paul Fuller; Who was this early Saint?

December 04, 2005

Abuse: Some Pastoral And Clinical Considerations: Fr. George Morelli; Healing, responsibility, and reporting.
The Salvation Army Brand: Terry Mattingly; Salvation Army is changing.

November 28, 2005

Orthodox Spirituality and the Technological Revolution: Archimandrite Aimilianos; Spiritual life and the technological society.
Being Perfect vs. Perfectionism: Fr. George Morelli; Spiritual health vs. psycho/emotional malady.
Russian Orthodoxy and Ecumenicism: Bp. Hilarion; Testing the WCC and other ecumenical venues.

November 24, 2005

The Parable of the Rich Man: Fr. Steven C. Kostoff; The snare of many possessions.

November 16, 2005

Voice for Orthodoxy unity -- from Brooklyn: Terry Mattingly; Fr. Raphael Hawaweeny and Orthodox beginnings in America.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: Fr. Apostolos Hill; The C. S. Lewis classic on film.
Human Sexuality: Fr. Josiah Trenham; An Orthodox perspective.
Reflecting on America: Peter and Helen Evans; Interview with Patricia Tyson.

November 13, 2005

Metaphysical Man: Philosophy, Language & Richard Weaver: Fr. Patrick Henry; From nominalism to materialism.
There Is No Freedom Without Moral Responsibility: Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad; Interview with Met. on faith and freedom.
The "Demon of Correctness": Fr. George C. Morelli; Religiously correct secularism.
Interview With Rebecca Hagelin: Peter and Helen Evans; Interview with a social conservative.

November 11, 2005

Judge Alito Is Not An Activist: Peter and Helen Evans; Conserving the democratic institutions.

November 7, 2005

The Devil's Sifter: John Kapsalis
The Universal and the Distinctive in the Human Rights Concept: Metropolitan Kirill of Smolensk and Kaliningrad; Human rights East and West.

October 22, 2005

Goodbye My Son: Fr. Apostolos Hill; Letting our children grow.
What Do You Know: The Score or the Saint?: Fr. George Morelli; Are we Christians or secularists?
Lewis for Children: Terry Mattingly; The Chronicles of Narnia.
Politics, Propriety, and "Proselytism" in Russia: Lawrence A. Uzzell; Russian perceptions of American "missionary" activity.

October 14, 2005

Atheism and Orthodoxy in Modern Russia: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); How did atheism take hold in "Holy Russia"?
The Beast of Anger: Fr. George Morelli; Understanding and contolling anger.
St. George's Food Pantry: Urgent Appeal!: Perdomo, Antonio Fr.; Can you help this important ministry?
Chronos and Kairos: Fr.Patrick Reardon; Two conceptions of time in the biblical Greek.
The Orthodox Church and State in Europe: Metropolitan Kirill; A view from Russia.
Roadside Crosses: Fr. Apostolos Hill; Reflecting about death on the highway.

October 11, 2005

Making Unity Happen: Fr. Thomas Hopko; The OCA Council and the AOCA Convention.

October 3, 2005

Elevating Motives: Fr. George Morelli; Give and expect nothing in return.

September 25, 2005

Can Europe Breathe with One Lung? Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue Today: Bp. Hilarion (Alfeyev); An Orthodox-Catholic alliance against European secularism?
Psychological Barriers to the Way of The Cross: Fr. George Morelli; Carrying the right cross.
Patriarch Bartolomew on the Immaculate Conception: Patriarch Bartholomew; Orthodox have a different conception of "original sin."
The Challenge of Our Time: Fr. George Florovsky; From 1952: "We need a revival in theology."
Orthodox Liturgical Tradition Values Life in the Womb: Fr. Steven C. Kostoff; Examining The Conception of John the Baptist.

September 17, 2005

New Orleans Tests Our Moral Mettle: Rev. Johannes L. Jacobse; Confronting the failures of the welfare state.
Conversations with a Prevaricating Christian: Ben Johnson; National Council of Churches caught dissembling the truth.
The Decline and Fall of Christian Morality: John Kapsalis; Reigning in sexual immorality.
Book Review: The ACLU vs. America: Chris Banescu; Exposing the agenda to redefine moral values.
"Spirituality" Can Be Danderous: Peter and Helen Evans; Syncretism obscures evil.
Smart Parenting: Rev. George Morelli; Practical advice for Christian parents.