Situation Ethics versus Biblical Morality Situation ethics has become the norm for our times, having replaced the biblical ethics of past generations. In situation ethics as long as no one is hurt one can do as one pleases. Taking drugs, watching pornography and aborting the unborn child, all can come
The Church must Encourage Her Children It deeply saddens me when I see some in the Church taking the stand that the Church must be the enforcer of God’s law. In this view the Church becomes like some arm of the military, dishing out punishment, or excluding some of her
Transmitting Orthodoxy into the Hearts of our ChildrenIf we expect our children and grandchildren to grow into adulthood as practicing Orthodox Christians, we must give daily witness to the importance of our faith. If we are lax in our fasting, church attendance, and piety, our children will see by
Towards a Life of Transformation in Christ Saint John Chrysostom tells us that when we fail in our spiritual journey towards transformation, it is not due to “the nature of the trial, but by your own laziness”. Since we were created by God will free will, the Lord does not
I Postpone the Day of My Own Repentance Every aspect of my life should be a reflection of my faith in Christ, yet I utterly fall short in living this out as a reality. I find it difficult to look closely at myself, and at my relationships with others. How
Centers for Spiritual Healing Monastics are an integral part of the Church and should not be seen as independent of the Church Universal. Monks are bound by the same Gospel as other Christians and need to avail themselves to the missionary and pastoral needs of the Church, as needed. Although
Stephen Wiseman Many who read my posts assume the monastery is supported by the Diocese. This is not the case. We receive no funds from either the Diocese or parishes within the diocese and are therefore dependent upon the income from our coffee sales (which are down), our gift shop,
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Christian Populace Prefers Dictator to Sharia Law All the Middle East bishops, both Orthodox and Roman Catholic, know what is coming in Syria if Assad is overthrown. It is not that they like him, but that under his governance all the minorities have known freedom and protection. The reality is
Christian Populace Prefers Dictator to Sharia Law All the Middle East bishops, both Orthodox and Roman Catholic, know what is coming in Syria if Assad is overthrown. It is not that they like him, but that under his governance all the minorities have known freedom and protection. The reality is
Christian Leaders calling for End in Military Support of the Syrian Rebels Catholic and Orthodox leaders in Lebanon have called for unity among Christians, and have pleaded with the West not to aid the Syrian Rebel forces. The continuing violence in Syria dominated attention as the Melkite Catholic and Greek