On this blog, we write about the doctrine and spiritual life of the Orthodox Church. We also write about the Orthodox Church’s response to controversial topics, like abortion, for example. Not sure where to start? Find out what the Orthodox Church is and what to expect when you visit.
Is it acceptable for a married Christian couple to have sex without the goal of conceiving a child? Could a husband and wife “be together” in that way without falling into sin? In this post, we address the Orthodox Church’s view on contraception and birth control, particularly within Christian marriage.
Most Americans don’t know the Orthodox Church exists, let alone what it believes. Unfortunately, the same could be said of many cradle-Orthodox. They don’t really know what their Faith believes, or how it differs from everything else out there. Today, we examine seven key differences between Orthodoxy and her Western sister, Roman Catholicism.
At one point or another, whether we want to admit it or not, we’ve all wondered what happens after we die.
In this post, we explain the Orthodox perspective on organ donation through exploring Scripture, the writings of the early Fathers, and contemporary theology.
Someone going door to door, passing out pamphlets and pocket gospels. Someone standing on a street corner downtown preaching into a megaphone, proclaiming that “Jesus saves!” Is this truly what Christ envisioned?
Fasting helps us deepen our communion with God. This isn’t an act of miserable self-deprivation, but one of agape love and joyful giving. And to top it off, we get to enjoy numerous health benefits from it, too!
Is it acceptable for a married Christian couple to have sex without the goal of conceiving a child? Could a husband and wife “be together” in that way without falling into sin? In this post, we address the Orthodox Church’s view on contraception and birth control, particularly within Christian marriage.
Most Americans don’t know the Orthodox Church exists, let alone what it believes. Unfortunately, the same could be said of many cradle-Orthodox. They don’t really know what their Faith believes, or how it differs from everything else out there. Today, we examine seven key differences between Orthodoxy and her Western sister, Roman Catholicism.
At one point or another, whether we want to admit it or not, we’ve all wondered what happens after we die.
In this post, we explain the Orthodox perspective on organ donation through exploring Scripture, the writings of the early Fathers, and contemporary theology.
Someone going door to door, passing out pamphlets and pocket gospels. Someone standing on a street corner downtown preaching into a megaphone, proclaiming that “Jesus saves!” Is this truly what Christ envisioned?
Fasting helps us deepen our communion with God. This isn’t an act of miserable self-deprivation, but one of agape love and joyful giving. And to top it off, we get to enjoy numerous health benefits from it, too!