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[an error occurred while processing this directive]	November 13, 2008 Story Time Andrew Klavan How absent fathers affect children in the inner-city. 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 moral 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. Defending the Faith Timothy Morgan Conservatives face huge obstacles in putting Anglicanism back together. Ten Years of “Death with Dignity” Courtney S. Campbell Examining the first decade of Oregon’s experience with physician-assisted suicide. Why Obama's Communist Connections Are Not Headlines Paul Kengor The history and truth about communism is not taught by our educators. October 8, 2008 Architecture and Railroads: A Tribute Paul M. Weyrich Architecture and the civic culture. October 5, 2008 The Tyranny of the Minority S.T. Karnick How the forced recognition of same-sex “marriage” undermines a free society. Book Review. Saving Darwin: How to Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution David Roemer Is it even possible? The Death of Theory Michael Cook For 25 years or more, the humanities have been in thrall to postmodern theory. Now its empire seems to be breaking up. Separation Anxiety Hunter Baker It’s a national epidemic, so why do couples continue to divorce? Dr. Frankenstein's Wall Street Victor Davis Hanson It's not only Wall Street that got greedy. This Old World's Tawdry Voices David Mills Secularism's destructive pull on children. September 18, 2008 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 9, 2008 Communism’s Last Priest-Martyr has Bequeathed a Legacy of Courageous Hope Michael Bourdeaux Looking at the life of Fr. Alexander Menn. 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 Jeremiah Wright and the Conservatives who preach just like him. 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. ...previous commentary The Mystic Chords of Memory: Reclaiming American History Wilfred M. McClay Why There Is A Culture War: Gramsci and Tocqueville in America John Fonte The Culture of Vice Robert R. Reilly Moral Imagination, Humane Letters, and the Renewal of Society Vigen Guroian Awakening from Nihilism Michael Novak God's Reasons: The role of religious authority in debates on public policy Robert P. George The Problem With Liberalism J. Budziszewski The Problem With Conservatism J. Budziszewski The Gay Invention: Homosexuality Is a Linguistic as well as a Moral Error R.V. Young ...more recommended readings 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 How does St. John's Revelation speak to us today? Aftermath of the Election Fr. John Chagnon How do we 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 comprehensive 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 Smart 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. Meet God Halfway Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews "Have I drawn near and close to God in order to hear Him?" October 5, 2008 An Open Letter to the Delegates of the OCA’s Upcoming AAC Fr. Andrew Moore A priest of 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 19, 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? 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 8, 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 the ancient prayer. Who Is Your Father? Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews What does "call no man your father" mean? August 29, 2008 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 Persevering 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. ...previous commentary Rotated daily How Conservatives Can Fight Cultural Modernism Robert Locke 1 Deconstructing Deconstructionism Robert Locke Anti-Liberation Theology: The clerics got it wrong on Iraq Joseph Loconte Is Europe a Province of Islam? Sandro Magister Through a Glass Darkly: /Lewis/Orwell/the Corruption of Language David Mills The Great Liberal Death Wish Malcolm Muggeridge Prole Models: America's Elites Take Their Cues from the Underclass Charles Murray	Sign up for email updates Receive HTML? Come on in and browse the shelves! Great selection of new and used books on Orthodoxy, currents events and more! 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November 13, 2008

Story Time: Andrew Klavan; How absent fathers affect children in the inner-city.
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 moral 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.
Defending the Faith: Timothy Morgan; Conservatives face huge obstacles in putting Anglicanism back together.
Ten Years of “Death with Dignity”: Courtney S. Campbell; Examining the first decade of Oregon’s experience with physician-assisted suicide.
Why Obama's Communist Connections Are Not Headlines: Paul Kengor; The history and truth about communism is not taught by our educators.

October 8, 2008

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

October 5, 2008

The Tyranny of the Minority: S.T. Karnick; How the forced recognition of same-sex “marriage” undermines a free society.
Book Review. Saving Darwin: How to Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution: David Roemer; Is it even possible?
The Death of Theory: Michael Cook; For 25 years or more, the humanities have been in thrall to postmodern theory. Now its empire seems to be breaking up.
Separation Anxiety: Hunter Baker; It’s a national epidemic, so why do couples continue to divorce?
Dr. Frankenstein's Wall Street: Victor Davis Hanson; It's not only Wall Street that got greedy.
This Old World's Tawdry Voices: David Mills; Secularism's destructive pull on children.

September 18, 2008

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 9, 2008

Communism’s Last Priest-Martyr has Bequeathed a Legacy of Courageous Hope: Michael Bourdeaux; Looking at the life of Fr. Alexander Menn.
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; Jeremiah Wright and the Conservatives who preach just like him.
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.
...previous commentary

The Mystic Chords of Memory: Reclaiming American History: Wilfred M. McClay
Why There Is A Culture War: Gramsci and Tocqueville in America: John Fonte
The Culture of Vice: Robert R. Reilly
Moral Imagination, Humane Letters, and the Renewal of Society: Vigen Guroian
Awakening from Nihilism: Michael Novak
God's Reasons: The role of religious authority in debates on public policy: Robert P. George
The Problem With Liberalism: J. Budziszewski
The Problem With Conservatism: J. Budziszewski
The Gay Invention: Homosexuality Is a Linguistic as well as a Moral Error: R.V. Young
...more recommended readings

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; How does St. John's Revelation speak to us today?
Aftermath of the Election: Fr. John Chagnon; How do we 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 comprehensive 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

Smart 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.
Meet God Halfway: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; "Have I drawn near and close to God in order to hear Him?"

October 5, 2008

An Open Letter to the Delegates of the OCA’s Upcoming AAC: Fr. Andrew Moore; A priest of 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 19, 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?
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 8, 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 the ancient prayer.
Who Is Your Father?: Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews; What does "call no man your father" mean?

August 29, 2008

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; Persevering 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.
...previous commentary

Rotated daily

How Conservatives Can Fight Cultural Modernism: Robert Locke 1
Deconstructing Deconstructionism: Robert Locke
Anti-Liberation Theology: The clerics got it wrong on Iraq: Joseph Loconte
Is Europe a Province of Islam?: Sandro Magister
Through a Glass Darkly: /Lewis/Orwell/the Corruption of Language: David Mills
The Great Liberal Death Wish: Malcolm Muggeridge
Prole Models: America's Elites Take Their Cues from the Underclass: Charles Murray

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